LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (2nd Shift)

State of careers Rhode Island

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing practical nursing duties related to the care and treatment of patients. The role operates under the close technical direction of a physician and the close supervision of a registered professional nurse, or a superior administering a physical therapy program. Assignments are detailed, with precise instructions provided for routine tasks and new or special assignments. The position may involve supervising institution attendants and patient help.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of approved practical nursing methods, procedures, and techniques used in patient care and treatment.
• The ability to learn the details of methods, procedures, techniques, and attitudes required in the care and treatment of patients with specific illnesses.
• Skill in practical nursing.
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• The ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Must meet practical nursing registration requirements as required by Rhode Island law and regulations and maintain such requirements as a condition of employment.
• Proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, and Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) is required prior to employment.
• Employment eligibility must be validated through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Perform practical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients.
• Make regular rounds of wards, individually or with a staff physician or registered professional nurse.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and other medicines and treatments as directed by a physician or registered nurse.
• Make and apply surgical dressings.
• Administer narcotics and maintain records under the direction and close supervision of a physician or registered professional nurse.
• Set up and assist in operating special apparatus and equipment.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Maintain bedside charts.
• Assist at physical examinations, preparing patients for special examinations and tests.
• Assist in medical or rehabilitation treatment provided by a physical therapy program.
• Provide patients with tub and bed baths, morning and evening care, including personal hygiene.
• Instruct patients in the proper use of sputum cups and other personal hygiene for disease control.
• Recognize and report the imminence of seizures and signs of impending death to proper officials.
• Care for the dead and arrange for prompt delivery to the morgue, keeping necessary records.
• Serve food to diet and tray patients, feeding weak and helpless patients.
• Assist patients with personal care such as combing hair, passing mouth washes and basins, providing nourishment, assisting in and out of bed, and accompanying them to lavatories or clinics.
• Keep records and make reports.
• Make beds, change linens, and antiseptically clean beds and personal furniture of patients.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree