Licensed Practical Nurse LPN MedSurg Nights

This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This position observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Responsibilities

Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs; Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse, including the discharge plan; Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice; Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms indicative of change, to the registered nurse and/or physician; Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient record; May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of documentation as required by federal regulation; May coordinate the admission process including new resident evaluations; Interacts with staff at all levels, as well as patients, families and physicians

Requirements

Current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice; BLS certification is required; Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice; Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements or facility/department policy

Nice to have

Experience in designated clinical area is preferred; Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

$3750 hiring incentive available; Weekend and night shift differentials; Self-scheduling after completing orientation