LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Nights

Vibra Healthcare•Acushnet, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! Full Time - Night Shift Hospital Details Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Massachusetts, located in New Bedford, MA, is a 90 bed Critical Care Hospital, providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families. Responsibilities The LPN/LVN is responsible for clinical functions on the unit, including all aspects of patient care incorporating the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The staff LPN/LVN shall ensure that the unit to which assigned shall function in a smooth, organized, and efficient manner as directed by the Registered Nurse. The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care. Specific components of the licensed practical/vocational nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills, fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital, and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

Requirements

Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment required.
Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
IV Certification required.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of clinical experience in a health care setting preferred.
Three (3) years medical/surgical experience preferred.
One (1) year of area specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

clinical functions on the unit
all aspects of patient care incorporating the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act
ensure that the unit to which assigned shall function in a smooth, organized, and efficient manner as directed by the Registered Nurse
direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care
demonstrating clinical competence
managing patient care
improving quality of care
establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills
fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital
developing clinical expertise per specialty

Benefits

Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
FREE prescription plans
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
Pet Insurance
Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Work life balance