Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN (32960)

Hours are 8-430 or 830-5 (this job will be per diem but with longer periods of full time to fill vacancies)- days vary but can let you know a week or more ahead of time what is needed

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of each patient assigned.*

• Adheres to Recovery Room standards of nursing care.
• Admits patient to Recovery area. Identifies the patient by name.
• Observes vital signs, IV site, pain assessment, and any special monitoring equipment required for the recovery periods.
• Allay fears and anxiety of patient, provides quiet environment, and respects the dignity and privacy of the patient.
• Follows HIPAA regulations with respect to protected health information.
• Assess patients according to systematic approach.
• Evaluate the nursing assessment and appropriately communicate data to the anesthesiologist/CRNA and/or physician.
• Assess and implement discharge from PACU.
• Give comprehensive nursing care to meet the total needs of the patient.
• Accurately record nursing actions and physician's directions in the recovery record which reflect nursing care given.
• Maintain a safe physical environment including equipment and necessary supplies.
• Actively participates in the ongoing Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Program.
• Promote good public relations with the patient's family and visitors.
• Participation in Center "in-services" relative to position and to maintain professional competency.
• Adheres to center's policies.
• Performs other work assigned by supervisor as required.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• more than one language (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree in nursing. Active and valid LVN license.

Experience: 2-5 years of prior LVN experience is preferred. Prior GI or Internal Medicine experience is a plus.

Additional Qualifications: N/A

Requirements for PRN Status:

• PRN employees must not work more than 29 hours per week or 1000 hours per year.
• PRN employees must not work a reoccurring schedule.

Performance Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong sense of ethics.
• Patient-minded focus
• Team player