Full time (80 hours biweekly)
7 am to 3:30 pm
Rotating weekends and holidays
10% weekend differential included
General Summary
Provides nursing care to patients at an advanced level of practice.
Takes patient vital signs, assists with procedures/examinations, administers medications, assists patient with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, etc.
) and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care.
Under appropriate supervision, administers and controls narcotics and medications.
Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in beds, and turns the patients.
Checks patient's vital signs.
Charts results of various tests.
Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
Ensures accurate maintenance of patients' medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.
Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties.
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Physical Demands:
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Kneeling/Crouching, Repetitive Motions, Reaching Eye /Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
Carrying/Lifting & Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (up to 50lbs)
Talking, Hearing - Frequently
Minimum Education:
Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required
Work Experience:
1 year Relevant experience.
Required
Licenses:
Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
Completion of accredited LPN program.
Upon Hire Required and
ACLS/PALS certification, as required.
Upon Hire Required
Employment Benefits
Sign-on incentives for new employees
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
PTO bridging
Short-term disability
Educational assistance
Forgivable loan
Flexible spending
Credit union
Employee recreational activities
Childcare
Complimentary medicine discounts