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Licensed Practical Nurse

Hired by Matrix

  • Gallup, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • $1,100
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Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Clinical Outcomesunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Discharge Plansunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
  • Medical Assistanceunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Utilization Managementunmatched

Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
City: Gallup
State: NM
Job Type: Contract 
Discipline: LPN/LVN
Speciality: LPN
Facility Setting: Short Term Acute Care (STAC)
Accepting Locals per Radius Rule? Yes
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shifts: Days
Shift Details: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
Weekly Schedule: 36 Hours
Certifications:
  • BLS
Mandatory Experience:  
  • Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.
  • Operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
  • LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
  • Patient Evaluation:
    • Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data;
    • Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN;
  • Care Planning:
    • Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals;
    • Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals;
    • Implements the plan of care;
    • Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re[1]hospitalizations;
    • Participates in review and revision of plan of care;
  • Provision of Direct Patient Care:
    • Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;
    • Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician;
    • Documents accurately and thoroughly;
    • Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary;
    • At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning:
      • Communicates team’s recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family;
      • Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education;
  • Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:
    • Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training;
    • Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts;
    • Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff;
    • Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures;
  • Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes;
  • Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;
  • Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;
  • Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;
  • Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
  • Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
  • Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;
  • Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
  • Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
  • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI)
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Amit at (201) 409-1022 to learn more.
 

Numbers & Facts

LocationGallup, NM
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$1,100
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Websitehttp://www.hiredbymatrix.com

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