Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Progressive Care Unit, Full-Time (Nights 7p-7:30a) Per Diem

Northwestern Medical Center; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, VT is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit on a full-time night shift with per diem options. The role requires VT LPN licensure, typical PCU responsibilities, and compliance with BLS.

Per diem and shift differentials are available for this position. Under RN supervision, the LPN delivers safe, timely nursing care to patients in PCU, and collaborates closely with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing with current VT LPN license.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties within the scope of licensed practical nursing as defined by the State Board of Nursing.
• Incorporate data collection and intervention skills, including equipment use and management, in patient care.

Skills

LPN

Nursing

Education

VT LPN license

Tools

Computer

Electronic monitoring

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Progressive Care Unit, Full-Time (Nights 7p-7:30a) Per Diem

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: LICEN001562

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

• Pay or shift range: $23.46 USD to $32.77 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

NMC is currently recruiting a LPN, in the Progressive Care Unit. The position is per diem with varied hours. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range $23.4600 to $32.7700 USD Plus Per Diem and Shift Differentials.

Licensed Practical Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the RN, the LPN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients in the PCU. The LPN performs within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice as defined by the State Board of Nursing.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing with current VT LPN license.

Experience: Previous clinical experience preferred.

Certifications: BLS required.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Nurse Manager and Director of PCU

Other Contacts: Charge Nurse, Physicians, Shift Administrators, patients and patient’s family, other employees, public & allied health agencies.

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Computer, phone, fax, addressograph, photocopier, electronic monitoring, and treatment devices.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Lifts, positions, pushes and or transfers patients. Pushes, moves or lifts heavy equipment and supplies. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Prolonged extensive or considerable standing and walking.

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risks associated with blood borne and other infectious and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances (accidents, injuries, illness, emergent situation). Occasionally subjected to irregular hours or unpredictable work situations. Subject to stressful environment due to multiple demands.

Required Protective Equipment: Includes but not limited to gowns, masks, non-sterile medical gloves, and sterile medical gloves, goggles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Perform job duties within the scope of licensed practical nursing practices as defined by the State Board of Nursing.
• 2. Incorporates data collection and appropriate intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including:
  • Equipment use and management
• 3. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:
  • Talks with and listens to patients/team members
  • Complete timely clinical documentation/order entry
  • Protects confidentiality of