LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-RAPID CARE

This is a

Full-Time Position Compensation Range:

$22.26 to $33.38

Non-Exempt Position Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

N/A Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Positive and supportive team member to staff members and the hospital.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.
• Participates in mandatory in-services.
• Identifies and accesses the system to report abuse to employees and/or patients.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management.
• Direct patient care. Implements and utilizes the Nursing Process Assessment, Intervention, Evaluation, Discharge Planning, and Reassessment under the supervision of an RN or Provider.
• Ability to assess the geriatric patient for safety, medication dose(s) appropriateness.
• Confers with RN and/or Provider before administering pediatric doses and uses proper equipment for the patient's size and age.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Completes workload as assigned.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Utilizes all department forms appropriately.
• Makes patient charges according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Accurately administers medication, performs treatment in accordance with standards of care, and dispenses according to policy.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures.
• Demonstrates an ability to start IV after completing IV class for LPN's.
• Actively participates in education specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Knowledge of paperwork for transferring patients to other facilities.
• Ability to perform all clerical duties.
• Accurately and concisely write intra- and interdepartmental reports.
• Ability to gather resources within the hospital to provide adequate care.
• Collects, labels, and transports all specimens appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper technique when setting up for special procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency equipment placement.
• Acts as a resource person to other staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver's license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE

(S), AND

CERTIFICATION

(S) Required Preferred ☒ ☐ Current and active Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Compact license. ☒ ☐ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire). ☐ ☒ Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required Preferred ☐ ☒ One (1) year of prior LPN experience. ☐ ☒ One (1) year of clinic experience.