Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

LPN – Colorado Springs, CO

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Minimum Qualifications
  • Current LPN license in good standing in state of practice
  • Minimum 1 year experience as LPN
  • Minimum 1 year experience in specialty area within last two years
  • Current AHA Healthcare Provider certification
  • Current advanced certification as required by specialty (i.e. ACLS, PALS, etc.)
  • Other as required for specific assignments or for employment
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Utilize the nursing process while following hospital policies and procedures to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
  • Collect and analyze assessment data to develop individualized plans of care of patients identifying expected outcomes and interventions
  • Implement interventions identified on patient care plans
  • Evaluate patient progress in attaining outcome goals
  • Conduct ongoing assessments and reprioritize plan care as indicated
  • Collaborates with patient, family, and other healthcare providers in developing plan of care and providing patient care
  • Follow all policies and procedures for hospital/ unit assigned to
  • Document nursing care according to hospital policies and procedures and in a clear, concise, and legible manner, reflecting individual patient status
  • Ensure physician orders are carried out accurately and timely
  • Assist other staff as necessary to ensure the provision of quality nursing care
  • Provide/document individualized patient/family education as indicated
  • Respond promptly to patient emergencies in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Keep all appropriate healthcare providers informed of patient condition including changes-includes providing information yet concise report at change of shift
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times according to hospital policy and procedures and HIPPA requirements
  • Act as a patient advocate and provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient/family diversity while preserving each patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights
  • Recognize and understand age specific needs of patients while providing care
  • Report/document all incidents such as medication errors and patient incidents to hospital staff as defined in hospital policy and procedures
  • Adapt to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
  • Use good nursing judgment at all times
  • Conduct self in a professional manner at all times-this includes arriving to work on time and completing each shift as determined by the hospital
  • Maintain clean and safe environment at all times
  • Other duties as defined/assigned by the hospital and assigned supervisor