LPN/RN all shifts 8 and 12 hour shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions  

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization 

• Provide basic nursing care to patients within Vivo Healthcare Harbourwood’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs. 

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or a Registered Nurse designee. 

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services to patients/clients and families/caregivers.  

• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse. 

• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care. 

• Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care. 

• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards. 

• Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities. 

• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. 

• Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data. 

• Take vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature. 

• Administer medication, monitor medication doses and patient response. 

• Change bandages, dressings, and feeding tubes as needed; insert and change catheters. 

• Assist patients with personal hygiene. 

• Help patients who need assistance eating and drinking. 

• Collect specimens; deliver them to proper department. 

• Set-up intravenous (IV) drip if state-certification allows. 

• Provide emotional support to patients and patients’ families; listen to concerns and feedback. 

• Report any unusual or drastic changes in patient behavior or symptoms; seek help when needed. 

• Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile. 

• Documents and reports activity as required. 

Non-Essential Functions  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Professional Requirements  

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. 

• Complete annual education requirements. 

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. 

• Report to work on time and as scheduled. 

• Wear identification while on duty. 

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations. 

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times. 

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. 

• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization. 

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. 

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services. 

Qualifications  

• Completed state-approved LPN education program. 

• Current LPN license to practice. 

• Valid CPR certification. 

• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of patient services. 

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations. 

• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude. 

• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information. 

• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner. 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions  

• Working irregular hours including call hours. 

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment. 

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions. 

• Pushing and pulling heavy objects. 

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. 

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry. 

• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing. 

• $2500 Sign On Bonus for FT

• Pay in Lieu of Benefit Program

• PRN available

• Daily Pay App Offered

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

   

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