Graduate Practical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente•Denver, CO

28d

About The Position

Provides nursing care and services to patients/families under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider. Care is limited to activities that may be provided by unlicensed assistive personnel with demonstrated and documented competencies that do not require licensure.

Responsibilities

Contributes to ongoing patient data collection and documentation; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/Provider; implements patient care under the direction of the registered nurse or provider.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process.
Performs nursing tasks as delegated by a registered nurse or provider that does not require licensure.
Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of basic patient care equipment.
Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record consistent with department and regulatory standards.
Supports nursing care by providing related services such as clerical support and patient transportation.
Demonstrates knowledge of and application of infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee situations.
Reports incidents, work-related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to management or other appropriate staff.
Participates as directed during emergency situations.
Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.