New Grad LPN - Day Shifts, $30-$39/hr + Shift Diff

northpointrecoveryholdingsllc; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpoint Colorado (Adult inpatient) in Loveland, CO is hiring a New Grad Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time days. The LPN will provide and oversee medical services for a caseload, coordinate treatment plans, and communicate with the multidisciplinary team under supervision.

Position emphasizes documentation and adherence to care protocols. Responsibilities include administering medications, admissions and discharge planning, and ensuring safety and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state where services are rendered.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU preferred).
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary
• Administer medications to patients, and engage in education process
• Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in our care
• Provide admission, orientation, education and discharge plans to patients, families and others to aid in the treatment process
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care
• Admissions and discharges of patients
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms and document in the patient record
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions
• Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times
• Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
• Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

Education

LPN license (Colorado)

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Northpoint Colorado (Adult inpatient) in Loveland, CO is hiring a New Grad Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time days. The LPN will provide and oversee medical services for a caseload, coordinate treatment plans, and communicate with the multidisciplinary team under supervision.

Position emphasizes documentation and adherence to care protocols. Responsibilities include administering medications, admissions and discharge planning, and ensuring safety and quality patient care.