LPN

Lifespan; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care under supervision at the East Providence facility. You will assist with plan of care, interview patients, document data, and perform routine nursing tasks including vital signs and medication administration.

Responsibilities include collaborating with RNs and physicians, performing EKG, PFT, and Doppler, and ensuring safety and infection control. Strong communication and computer/data entry skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current license to practice as an LPN in Rhode Island.
• Current LPN license to practice in Rhode Island.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Previous clinical or healthcare experience.
• Strong knowledge of computers; adept at data entry.
• Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• BLS certification.
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the professional RN, clinical manager, or LIP for plan of care.
• Documents data collection and observations in the medical record.
• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.
• Interviews patients and records medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration).
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Administers medications, cleans and dresses wounds, and assists with other basic medical care tasks.
• Observes patients' health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures such as EKG, PFT, and Doppler.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

Completed state-approved LPN program

Current LPN license to practice

CPR certification

BLS certification

Previous clinical or healthcare experience

Tools

Data entry tools

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of a professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner and within office practice policies and procedures, performs a variety of activities to provide nursing care to patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner for plan of care. Documents data collection and observations in the medical record.

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Administer medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
• Observes patients' health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures such as EKG, PFT, and Doppler.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs other duties, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. In each step of the care process, demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

Education and Experience

• Completed state-approved LPN education program
• Current LPN license to practice
• Valid CPR certification
• Previous clinical or healthcare experience
• Strong knowledge of computers; adept at data entry
• Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience, preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping.

Independent Action

Performs related routine duties as prescribed in the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island, and in conjunction within hospital and Department of Nursing policies and procedures. Plans and organizes priorities for effective patient care within the scope of existing departmental policies, generally refers specific problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Pay Range

$24.29-$40.07

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type

M-F 8:30am-5:00 pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No