Licensed Practical Nurse LPN MedSurg Nights

Banner Health•Lawrenceville, IL

4d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Medical, Oncology, and Telemetry Team. The unit has 44 beds and an average daily census of 38 patients. This is a part-time night position. After orientation, the nurse can self-schedule. Weekend and night shift differentials are offered. The LPN provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered. The role observes, contributes to care planning, implements and reports care, and documents patient information in accordance with department policies, standards of care, and state scope of practice. It requires specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to contribute to patient assessment and to plan, provide, and evaluate care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental ages. The position works under supervision in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. It interacts with facility staff, patients, families, and physicians. The medical center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with more than 3,000 employees, serving a regional area across northeastern Colorado and neighboring states.

Requirements

Current, valid LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, a temporary LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for the current state of practice.
BLS certification.
Additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on area of practice.
Completion of a state-approved IV therapy program may be required at certain facilities or departments, according to scope of practice, regulatory requirements, or facility/department policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the designated clinical area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, compile, and report patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review information gathered by other health care team members.
Contribute to the plan of care and discharge plan under the direction of a registered nurse, using assessment data and input from patients, families, and the health care team; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide input when patient needs change.
Implement delegated interventions identified in care plans and medical orders within scope of practice and in compliance with policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
May delegate and supervise care provided by non-licensed personnel in accordance with state scope of practice.
Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
Report patient conditions and signs or symptoms of change to the registered nurse and/or physician; observe and report progress toward goals, patient responses, and effectiveness of teaching.
Document observations, interventions, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
May coordinate and maintain required patient assessment and regulatory documentation, communicate with interdisciplinary team members about care levels and transitions, and perform documentation and quality-management audits.
May coordinate admissions, communicate with residents, families, and referral sources about the admission process, and facilitate problem solving with relevant parties.