Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – General, Ortho and Plastic Surgery, Rotation

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock is seeking an LPN for their trauma and surgical unit, offering a competitive sign-on incentive. This role includes responsibilities for patient assessments and care in a dynamic inpatient environment. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited nursing program and possess an active LPN license in NH.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in NH.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments and care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and document patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Trauma / General, Ortho and Plastic Surgery Inpatient Unit

LPN – 3×12 hour shifts (7am – 7pm; 7pm – 7am ) Rotation

We are offering a $7,500 Sign-On Incentive paid in 3 installments!
(Eligible for external candidates)

Are you an LPN who is looking to expand your practice in an inpatient setting? If so, we have good news: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is actively hiring LPNs into inpatient units! This gives you an opportunity to practice nursing at the top of your license.

A 36-bed post-surgical unit that specializes in orthopedics, general surgery, and plastic surgery. We also have two negative pressure rooms that can accommodate patients who are being ruled out for tuberculosis or who have a diagnosis of active tuberculosis or shingles. In addition, we are the medicine overflow unit for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, so our population can be varied. You will see patients in varying stages of pre-and post-surgical care as well as medical co-morbidities.

Responsibilities

1. Provides and documents nursing care assessments, nursing interventions and patient/family education to stable patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Alerts Registered Nurse to any observed change in patient presentation or unexpected assessment findings.
2. Reviews assigned patient plan of care and pertinent active orders in the patient medical record prior to providing care. Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration according to orders and goals of care.
3. Performs and documents focused nursing assessments of assigned patients, including but not limited to vital signs, assessment of pain, skin and wound assessment, functional status assessment, assessment of drains and ostomies, assessment of fluid balance, assessment of nutritional status.
4. Administers oral, topical and inhaled medications. May administer intravenous medications to upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse.
5. Applies dressings and assistive devices as indicated by assessment or as ordered by the interdisciplinary team, if applicable.
6. Reports relevant assessment findings and suggestions to enhance patient care directly to members of the interdisciplinary team in addition to the supervising Registered Nurse.
7. Complies with policies, procedures, and area-specific expectations related to maintaining a safe environment of care. Initiates reporting or action when needed to address safety concerns.
8. Complies with policies, procedures and area-specific expectations related to medication safety; patient identification; specimen collection and specimen labeling activities; documentation of patient information and patient care activities; as well as dependability, attendance and scheduling.
9. Participates in staff meetings, required learning, attestation, competency, and training activities according to area-specific and organizational expectations. Independently monitors email and other communications as necessary to meet these expectations.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Required Licensure/Certifications

– Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of NH required.
– Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required.

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 – 36 hrs/per week
• Shift: Rotating
• Job ID: 32465

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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