Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care/Step Down Unit

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for its acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The successful candidate will provide essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the highest quality of care while meeting the physical, psychosocial, and communication needs of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services.
• Requires current state license and valid BLS certification.
• IV certification necessary upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services within the scope of practice.
• Meet patient and family communication needs under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse

Current BLS certificate

IV certification

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A” rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family. Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire.