What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-RAPID CARE position at Memorial Regional Health?
This is a Full-Time Position
Compensation Range: $22.26 to $33.38
Non-Exempt Position
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Required Preferred
☒ ☐ Current and active Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Compact license.
☒ ☐ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
☐ ☒ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience
Required Preferred
☐ ☒ One (1) year of prior LPN experience.
☐ ☒ One (1) year of clinic experience.
Compensation Range: $22.26 to $33.38
Non-Exempt Position
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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- Positive and supportive team member to staff members and the hospital.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.
- Participates in mandatory in-services.
- Identifies and accesses the system to report abuse to employees and/or patients.
- Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management.
- Direct patient care. Implements and utilizes the Nursing Process Assessment, Intervention, Evaluation, Discharge Planning, and Reassessment under the supervision of an RN or Provider.
- Ability to assess the geriatric patient for safety, medication dose(s) appropriateness.
- Confers with RN and/or Provider before administering pediatric doses and uses proper equipment for the patient’s size and age.
- Acts as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- Completes workload as assigned.
- Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information.
- Utilizes all department forms appropriately.
- Makes patient charges according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Accurately administers medication, performs treatment in accordance with standards of care, and dispenses according to policy.
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures.
- Demonstrates an ability to start IV after completing IV class for LPN’s.
- Actively participates in education specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
- Knowledge of paperwork for transferring patients to other facilities.
- Ability to perform all clerical duties.
- Accurately and concisely write intra- and interdepartmental reports.
- Ability to gather resources within the hospital to provide adequate care.
- Collects, labels, and transports all specimens appropriately.
- Demonstrates proper technique when setting up for special procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency equipment placement.
- Acts as a resource person to other staff members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
- Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
- Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
- Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
- Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
- Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
- Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
- Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
- Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Required Preferred
☒ ☐ Current and active Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Compact license.
☒ ☐ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
☐ ☒ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience
Required Preferred
☐ ☒ One (1) year of prior LPN experience.
☐ ☒ One (1) year of clinic experience.
Salary : $22 - $33