Acute LPN (Full-Time, Days) bei Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital · Gothenburg, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Gothenburg
Description
Position Summary
A Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse-Certified. This role provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians’ orders, nursing and department guidelines. The LPN/LPN-C contributes to the continuity and quality of care, which fosters the best interest, and well-being of all patients and their families.
Accountabilities
- Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout the patient's course of treatment for continuity of care.
- Assist the RN with emergency and outpatient care, which may include accompanying a patient on a transfer to another facility for continuity of care.
- Assists in developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient to ensure quality clinical outcomes.
- Assume, when assigned, the duties of medication nurse or floor nurse to provide for efficient workflow.
- Provide regular patient status updates to appropriate personnel to ensure transfer of information.
- Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner for up-to-date charts and records.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current License Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Nebraska.
- Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 25 pounds.
- Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands.
- Ability to proofread, check documents for accuracy, and enter or transform words or data using a keyboard.
- Ability to work with hands in cleaning and sterilizing solutions when necessary.
Work Environment
- Acute and emergent patient care environments.
- Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
- Exposure and handling of some sharp instrumentation.
About Gothenburg Health
Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.
Apply now online to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health.
