Description At Livingston Regional Hospital, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of Livingston Regional Hospital – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.
Under direct supervision of a Physician/NP, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital/clinic policies and procedures.
- Under direct supervision of a Physician/NP administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
- Consults with and keeps Physician/NP informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition regarding assigned patients.
- Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
- Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Physician/NP.
- Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Physician/NP.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Responsible for patient triage, including all aspects of preliminary patient care (gathering vital signs, allergies, medications, etc.)
- Performs venipunctures and injections (IM, SQ, ID).
- Vaccine administration and record-keeping logs.
- Responsible for medical equipment upkeep; performs control checks as required on necessary equipment and maintains required logs.
- Performs laundry duties as well as any other cleaning duties to ensure a safe and sanitary clinical environment.
- Medication regulation (prior authorization, gathering of samples requested by provider, etc.).
- Prepares exam rooms and ensures they are stocked appropriately.
- Pre-loading and abstraction of patient information prior to patient appointment.
- Scanning documents to the patient electronic chart.
- Proper patient electronic medical record maintenance.
- Works referrals and obtains authorizations as needed.
- Fields phone messages and promptly returns calls (to patients, pharmacies, etc.).
- Demonstrates excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Following provider and management directives.
- Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel.
- Follows Provider and management directives as appropriate.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 7%.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Education: Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
- Licenses/Certification: Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. BLS Certification required. De-escalation training is required.
- Experience: Minimum six months’ nursing experience preferred.
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