Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Mixed Acuity

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shift, full-time hours in Wheat Ridge, CO. The LPN will provide patient care under supervision, perform injections, IV therapy within licensure and document meticulously in EMR systems.

Requirements include a Practical Nursing diploma, valid LPN/LVN license in the state, BLS/ACLS as required, and potential IV/certification needs. Collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing program.
• Current and valid LPN/LVN license in the applicable state.
• Current BLS certification or ACLS certification as required by the position.
• IV certification may be required.
• Additional specialty certifications may be required based on the department or specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care to patients following established standards and procedures.
• Provide specialized nursing care as needed.
• Collect and report patient data (vital signs, observations, responses to treatment).
• Prepare and administer injections, perform routine tests, treat wounds and change dressings.
• Maintain accurate patient records using EMR systems.
• Administer medications within licensure scope and monitor responses.
• Contribute to patient care planning and evaluate outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient-care skills

BLS/ACLS awareness

Education

Graduate of Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Full time

R182240

Job Description:

The LPN, under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified health care professional, participates in patient care commensurate to Scope of Practice.

Shift: Night Shift

Scope

• Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.

• May provide specialized nursing care specific to the practice area.

• Collects patient data, including vital signs, observations of patient condition, and responses to treatment, and reports findings appropriately.

• Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes dressings.

• Maintains accurate patient records using established documentation practices and electronic medical record systems.

• Administers medications within the scope of licensure and monitors patient responses to treatment.

• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient outcomes.

• Educates patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

• Performs IV therapy, blood draws, laboratory testing, and related documentation as permitted by licensure and certification.

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and adheres to service excellence standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing program.

• Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the applicable state.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the position.

• Additional specialty certifications may be required based on the department or specialty area.

• IV certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinical or ambulatory care setting.

• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.

• Experience working within an electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc)- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.43 - $45.39

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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