Licensed Practical Nurse - OLF
Company: CharterCARE Health Partners
Location: Providence
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse under the direction of a
Registered Nurse (charge nurse) provide nursing care to patients.
Takes patient vital signs, assists with procedures/examinations,
administers medication that are not in an emergent situation,
assists patients with activities of daily living, instructs
patients and their families in appropriate care. Collaborates with
the professional registered nurse and assesses patient response to
treatment. Provides input into the development of the nursing
careplan and support and reinforces teaching done by the registered
nurse. All care is delivered and adherence to established
procedures with accurate documentation on all prescribed forms of
the care provided. Care is delivered in compliance with hospital
policies, procedures, legal and regulatory standards. The LPN is
able to prioritize work and recognize abnormalities through patient
observation which are reportable to the RN. Consistent
demonstration of all necessary competencies for the position
assumed and unit assigned is required. Actively contributes to the
evaluation of patient care and nursing practices through continuous
quality improvement efforts. Accepts responsibility for personal
growth through continuous learning. Fulfills responsibilities as an
employee of St. Joseph Health Services of RI.Licensure: Current RI
LPN licensure, required.Experience: None.Skills and Abilities:Under
the direction of a Registered Nurse, and within their legal scope
of practice, implements appropriate components of the nursing
process.Ability to calculate medication dosage.Knowledge of aseptic
principles, and the technical skills to perform nursing
procedures.Skills in organization and priority setting.Maintains
information confidential (HIPAA)Demonstrated customer service
skillsAbility to responsive customer service skills when
interacting and taking into consideration cultural background,
linguistic skills and age of customersAbility to work cooperatively
with peers and other disciplines.Ability to communicate effectively
and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary
teamsWorking Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety
Requirements: Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability
involves variety of body movements including stooping, bending,
kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, twisting, stretching and
reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting
more than 30 lbs.Location: CharterCARE Health Partners
7010-Emergency RoomSchedule: Full Time regular (64-80 hrs), 3,
7p-7a
Keywords: CharterCARE Health Partners, Providence , Licensed Practical Nurse - OLF, Other , Providence, Rhode Island
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