LPN or RN - Casual

Job Description

Job Description

Hours of Job

• Casual employment working 12 hour shifts as needed based on departmental needs.
• May float to work areas as needed, including Med Surg, Inpatient Psychiatric, Transitional Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, and the Emergency Department.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments of patients and document them appropriately in patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health team members in developing a Plan of Care.
• Implement and document clinical and technical Aspects of Care.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to the Plan of Care and update the Plan of Care.
• Assume a lead role in Patient/Family teaching.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in the Discharge Planning Process.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.

Requirements

• May be required to work other patient care units or shifts according to the distribution of staff, patients, and/or patient acuity.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet department needs.

Education/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed RN or LPN. BSN preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.