LPN Nights

ClearSky Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with physician orders and established standards and protocols. The role integrates company values into daily practice and supports high-quality care for patients living with disabling injuries and illnesses. The LPN provides skilled nursing care, implements prescribed medications and treatments according to the nursing care plan, and contributes information to individualized plans of care. The role participates in evaluating interventions, reports on patient care and needs, helps identify patient problems and risks, reinforces patient learning and self-care, and records applicable patient charges using the hospital’s established system. The LPN also supports a safe environment, follows safety and infection prevention standards, maintains attendance, completes assigned training, and performs other duties as assigned. Work may be required during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory, nursing practice, and infection prevention standards.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state agencies, TJC, and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures and the ability to use applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Implement physician-ordered medications and treatments in accordance with the nursing care plan written by the RN.
Provide information to the Registered Nurse to assist in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in relation to patient responses and seek guidance on redirection when necessary.
Report patient care rendered, problems concerning patient needs, and their resolution to a supervisor.
Help identify patient problems and potential risks and contribute to developing interventions.
Assist in identifying patients’ learning needs and reinforce self-care and other techniques.
Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s effectiveness.
Work during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies if required.