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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.
Posting Specifics Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Full time - Day and Night shift positions available Unit/Location: Geriatric Behavioral Health, West Pines, Denver, Colorado Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
Benefits: Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver. Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain's insurance company Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms LiVe Well caregiver incentive program - up to $300 per year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family Over302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution Up to $1,500 referral bonus Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go
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Scope
1.Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. 2. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice. 3. Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly. 4. Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages. 5. Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. 6. Administers medications within scope of license, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Minimum Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program Current Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Preferred One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting One (1) year Specialty clinic experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required 2. Knowledge of basic nursing processes, and understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures. 3. Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients. 4. Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations. 5. Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients. 6. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Physical Requirements: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 equip ent 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 ti
Anticipated job posting close date:05/23/2024
Location:West Pines
Work City:Wheat Ridge
Work State:Colorado