Nursing Student (LPN)
About The Position
At North Vista Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, the Nursing Student (LPN) works under the supervision of a licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse. Supervision requires the licensed nurse to be physically present in the practice area or unit where the intern provides patient care. The intern delivers safe care using the nursing process and within the scope of practice set by the state board of nursing and organizational policies and procedures. The intern is accountable for care provided to assigned patients and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team. They communicate changes in a patient’s clinical condition to the supervising nurse and physician, respond promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response, and document relevant data in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
- Be a student from an accredited nursing program.
- Hold a current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process and within the applicable scope of practice and organizational policies.
- Remain under the physical supervision of a licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse while providing patient care.
- Be responsible and accountable for care provided to assigned patients and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions—including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, diagnostic results, and related symptoms—to the supervising nurse and physician.
- Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
- Document relevant patient data in the electronic medical record.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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