LPN INPT

Sign-On Bonus AvailableReceive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsMinimum Offer$ 25.06/hr.Maximum Offer$ 33.74/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Emergency Room - LomasFTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: NightsPosition Summary:Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:* PATIENT CARE - The following duties are performed under the direction of an RN:* PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required* POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies* CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching* TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained* EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients* TRAINING - Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel* MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"* PATIENT CARE - Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain appropriate PAR levels* PATIENT CARE - Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures* PATIENT CARE - Identify and assess clinical situations beyond their scope and promptly notifies a nurse and/or physician* PATIENT CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, I.V. setup, catheterization, apply cardiac monitor and other duties as assigned under the supervision of RN or attending physician as requested * MEDICATION - Administer medications and monitors results, excluding IV push medications, via the Seven Rights and documents and communicate clinical findingsQualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program Graduate* TrainingEducation specialization:Essential:* LPN Accredited Program Graduate* Complete Organization IV Education & Training ProgramExperience:Essential:No minimum experience requiredDepartment: Licensed Practical Nurse