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Ai Pono Hawaii
Staff Nurse, RN/LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$65,412 / year median in Hawaii
+21% projected growth
Job Description
The nurse on duty will have the primary focus of taking vital signs, medication management, waived testing, reviewing lab work, assessing patients, coordinating with outpatient services, communicating with the team and providing support to the team and patients with any ADL monitoring. Strong communication skills are required for working with physicians on patients' medical status and changes to medications and in communication with peers and leadership. When not on duty, communication with peers and leadership is required to fulfill shifts when needed. Exercises strong documentation skills and able to use Electronic Medical Records program. Engages in performance improvement activities and provides information in areas of infection control, risk and safety management, medication management, and record quality controls as assigned. Requirements Active license, RN/LPN in the State of Hawaii in process or completed (Pay range will differ between license types) Active BLS and First Aid Active Driver's License Strong communication skills Understand the medications used in this population and their potential interactions and side effects Recognize, intervene, and respond to emergency situations Training and/or experience in eating disorders and/or other addictions is desired. Behavioral health experience a plus.