What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I-II position at New Hampshire Hospital?
Salary: 31.110-51.020 :USD
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
Healthcare Facilities
Glencliff Home
393 High St, Glencliff, NH 03238
Licensed Practical Nurse I-II
2nd & 3rd Shifts
2 nd Shift differential $4.00 per hour
3 rd Shift differential $7.00 per hour
$31.11 - $51.02 hourly
Weekend $2.00 per hour
$1300.00 direct care pay ($50.00 bi-weekly)
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, Healthcare Facilities, Glencliff Home has full time vacancies for Licensed Practical Nurses I-II.
Summary-
LPN I-
Performs technical nursing care to residents within an assigned work unit under the supervision/direction of a Registered Nurse. Acts in accordance with the objectives set forth by the nursing department guidelines.
LPN II-
Performs technical nursing care to residents within an assigned work unit under the supervision/direction of a Registered Nurse. Acts in accordance with the objectives set forth by the nursing department guidelines.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Other information:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LPN I-
Education: Completion of a recognized school of practical nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.
Experience: No experience required other than that obtained through required training.
License/Certification: Must possess a current license as a practical nurse or temporary permit issued by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration pending the results of the licensing examination.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be promoted to the Licensed Practical Nurse II level based on the following requirements:
1.Completion of the experience and certification requirements of the LPN II level.
2.Successful performance evaluation.
3.Recommendation of the supervisor.
LPN II-
Education: Completion of a recognized school of practical nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.
Experience: Three years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
License/Certification: Must possess a current license as a practical nurse and be certified by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN), Inc. or an organization recognized by the NFLPN, Inc. licensing examination.
Responsibilities
LPN I-
Documents provided nursing care in the residents' records indicating problems, progress, and actions taken; describes application of prescribed treatments performed.
Administers prescribed medications and makes notations, before and after, of effects of medications given to guard against polypharmacy issues and mismanaged medication regimes.
Utilizes selective components of the nursing process to provide data for writing individual Plan-of-Care. Updates and revises care plans to reflect changes in resident status to ensure quality care.
Supervises LNA's and makes periodic rounds of the unit to ascertain quality of care given and checks for cleanliness and resident safety.
Reports routine as well as unusual facts and situations to a charge nurse and receives report from off-going shift, transfers pertinent information to oncoming shift so that nursing care is provided in a consistent and continuing manner.
Discusses problems and changes in residents to Physician and allied consulting health professionals, provides assistance during their in-house visits to assure quality medical care.
Counsels' residents to their care plan and courses of action to be taken to reach goals agreed upon at the resident's Plan-of-Care conference to comply with residents' rights to know regulations.
Briefs family members/guardians about the resident's care, care plan and current progress and problems, alerts family/guardians of sudden changes noted with the resident to ensure continuity of information and family integration.
Admits, transfers and discharges residents as directed by attending physician to provide for timely medical care or least restrictive housing options.
May assume role of charge nurse on a unit if a Registered Nurse is temporarily unavailable.
LPN II-
Documents provided nursing care in the residents' records indicating problems, progress, and actions taken; describes application of prescribed treatments performed
Administers prescribed medications and makes notations, before and after, of effects of medications given to guard against polypharmacy issues and mismanaged medication regimes.
Utilizes selective components of the nursing process to provide data for writing individual Plan-of-Care. Updates and revises care plans to reflect changes in resident status to ensure quality care.
Supervises LPN I's and LNA's and makes periodic rounds of the unit to ascertain quality of care given and checks for cleanliness and resident safety.
Reports routine as well as unusual facts and situations to a Charge Nurse and receives report from off-going shift, transfers pertinent information to oncoming shift so that nursing care is provided in a consistent and continuing manner.
Discusses problems and changes in residents to Physician and allied consulting health professionals, provides assistance during their in-house visits to assure quality medical care.
Counsels' residents to their care plan and courses of action to be taken to reach goals agreed upon at the resident's Plan-of-Care conference to comply with residents' rights to know regulations.
Briefs family members/guardians about the resident's care, care plan and current progress and problems, alerts family/guardians of sudden changes noted with the resident to ensure continuity of information and family integration.
Admits, transfers and discharges residents as directed by attending physician to provide for timely medical care or least restrictive housing options.
Interacts cooperatively with other healthcare providers in meeting the health needs of residents, communicates information to intradepartment team.
May assume role as charge nurse if a Registered Nurse is temporarily unavailable.
Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job and responsibility specific to the position. An employee maybe required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of the classification.
For further information please contact Michelle Booker, Director of Nursing, Michelle.D.Booker@dhhs.nh.gov 603-989-5226
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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