High Voltage Breaker Specialist

Group CBS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our clinical team in Kentucky. You will assist in nursing history, develop and update care plans, and collaborate with the RN and other disciplines to ensure safe patient care.

You will administer medications, monitor patient responses, document accurately, and participate in discharge planning. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and adherence to licensed scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Nursing; LPN licensure required.
• Licensed Practical Nurses must be licensed by the state of Kentucky.
• Experience with standard nursing procedures and patient care roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completion of nursing history and care plans.
• Administer medications following the 5 rights and physician orders.
• Document interventions accurately and timely in patient records.
• Perform pre-procedure assessments and vital signs; monitor patient status.
• Support discharge planning and coordinate with RN and team.
• Provide health teaching to patients and caregivers as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate from an approved school of Nursing

Tools

McKesson

EMAR

Job description

Assist in the completion of the nursing history.

Delivers age appropriate care.

Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care.

Participates in the development and prioritization of individualized plan of care.

Collaborates with other disciplines in plan of care.

Assists with discharge planning needs.

Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible.

Administers medication observing the \"5 rights\"

Administers medication correctly based on patients age, and clinical condition.

Performs skills and task required by unit expectations.

Provides safe environment.

Includes patient, caregivers, and disciplines in care council and health teaching.

Demonstrates correct troubleshooting of equipment.

Evaluates the efficacy of medications, treatments, and plan of care.

Communicates concerns, and assessments to the RN.

Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care.

Practices within the scope of license.

Communicates evaluation to appropriate disciplines.

Regularly attends department meetings.

Communicates concerns, assessments to the RN.

Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care.

Responsible and accountable for all actions.

Practices within the scope of license.

Establishes venous access and maintenance of the site.

Initiates tube feeding via nasogatric tube/dobhoff tube safely and correctly.

Obtains specimens accurately and in timely manner. Documents the specimen obtained. Reviews results, notifies physician of abnormal lab values in a timely manner.

Provides treatments consistent with physicians orders in a timely manner.

Utilizes the McKesson and EMAR.

Gathers pre-procedure history information and performs assessment on all patients undergoing a surgical, diagnostic, or treatment procedure. Sends patient to procedure/operating room with appropriate information, documentation and pre-procedure medication and/or treatment.

Recognizes and praises all employees who demonstrate commendable performed and relates this commendable performance to the clinical Nurse Manager.

Inspires confidence from patients, family members, visitors, and staff by exhibiting a calm, \"in charge\" professional demeanor.

Assists the RN with verification of blood/blood products prior to administration. Assesses patient during the administration of blood/blood products.

Obtains accucheck accurately and in timely manner. Provides appropriate insulin coverage consistent with physician order.

Prepared and prompt when assisting physician with examination and procedures.

Provides timely and pertinent assistance in a Code E.

Provides endotracheal suction safety and accurately. Provides oral suctioning safely and accurately.

Attempts to resolve issues independently and if unable, communicates with Charge nurse and/or Clinical Nurse Manager.

Regularly attends staff meetings.

Required Skills

Minimum Education: Graduate from an approved school of Nursing.

Required Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed by the State of Kentucky.

Required Experience

Minimum Work Experience: Preferred not required.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Graduate from an approved school of Nursing.

Required Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed by the State of Kentucky.