LPN - Acute Rehab LTACH Nurse in Denver (Benefits)

Kindred; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under RN supervision per established nursing standards and hospital policies.

You will administer medications, assist with treatments, monitor patient status, and support the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team to promote safe, compassionate care throughout the patient’s recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license.
• BLS Certification required.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Job description

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under RN supervision per established nursing standards and hospital policies.

You will administer medications, assist with treatments, monitor patient status, and support the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team to promote safe, compassionate care throughout the patient’s recovery.