LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Days
About The Position
COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! Full Time - Day 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.
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.
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
