Licensed Practical Nurse Acuity Adaptable Unit
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their scope of practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified healthcare professionals. This is a full-time, night-shift position in the Acuity Adaptable Unit at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The LPN assists with admissions and check-in, prepares and administers medications within their scope of practice, supports activities of daily living and preparation for medical or surgical interventions, obtains specimens, documents care, and updates care plans. The role also includes communicating patient-care changes to supervisory RNs and physicians, participating in patient education, following legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, and contributing to quality improvement. Mentoring or training other staff may be required.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire, or within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) if applicable to the unit.
- May need IV certification as required by the facility.
- For Colorado sites, current IV certification or obtain IV certification in the state of practice within three months of hire.
- For Montana sites, complete in-house education and competency sign-off within three months of hire.
- LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled in and complete their RN within four years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting.
- One year of specialty clinic experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with admission and check-in, orient patients, and complete necessary forms.
- Prepare and administer medications within the scope of practice.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare them for medical or surgical interventions.
- Obtain and track specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Document patient care and interventions and update care plans accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with supervisory RNs, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners about patient care and changes in condition.
- Participate in patient education about health status and the maintenance and management of conditions.
- Follow legal and ethical standards and regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives.
- Mentor or train other staff if required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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