Lpn - Inpatient

Jobtome; Corrales (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting in New Mexico. The role covers Neonatal to Geriatric patient groups and requires adherence to hospital and department policies.

The position is 0.9 FTE with nights and a 17% weekday, 26% weekend night, and 15% weekend day differential. Responsibilities include delivering safe direct care, documenting care plans with the health care team, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care within the nursing process.
• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients.
• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans.
• Assist with tests and procedures and ensure proper consent.
• Maintain patient safety and report concerns promptly.
• Prepare and maintain patient records and oversee equipment and supplies.

Education

Program Graduate

LPN Accredited Program Graduate

Complete Organization IV Education & Training Program

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Neuroscience (5-S)

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Nights

Position Summary:

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include;
Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

• PATIENT CARE - The following duties are performed under the direction of an RN
• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• TRAINING - Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT CARE - Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments;
  report equipment problems;
  order and store supplies;
  maintain appropriate PAR levels
• PATIENT CARE - Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures;
  perform routine treatment procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Identify and assess clinical situations beyond their scope and promptly notifies a nurse and/or physician
• PATIENT CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, I.V. setup, catheterization, apply cardiac monitor and other duties as assigned under the supervision of RN or attending physician as requested
• MEDICATION - Administer medications and monitors results, excluding IV push medications, via the Seven Rights and documents and communicate clinical findings

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Program Graduate
• Training

Education specialization:

Essential:

• LPN Accredited Program Graduate
• Complete Organization IV Education & Training Program

Experience:

Essential:

• No minimum experience required

Nonessential:

• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Licensed Practical Nurse in NM or recip agreement

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Department: Licensed Practical Nurse