Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Oasis/Transitional Cre Unit - PRN

We are recruiting for a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Oasis/Transitional Cre Unit PRN to join our team!

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Department

5 West Oasis Unit

5W Oasis Transitional Care Unit (OTCU) is a 14bed inpatient unit which provides care for patients with complex discharge barriers. Oasis has a diverse interdisciplinary team to creatively address these barriers in an innovative holistic care environment. Quality treatment for patients with multiple medical and psychosocial needs is provided by integrating nursing care and psychosocial assessment. This team facilitates meaningful patient activities such as music art and wellness programs. Each patient is treated with dignity and their strengths are identified in the highly personalized care provided. The Oasis team is highperforming and with their innovative approach they make a positive impact on patient outcomes. This nursing team is highly engaged and consistently ranks high in annual employee engagement surveys. The 5W Oasis nursing care model consists of an RN/LPN/CNA partnership. The nursetopatient ratio (RN/LPN) are 1:4 1:5. CNA staffing ratios are 1:7.

Job Summary

Under close supervision of an RN Care Provider or Nursing Clinical Coordinator provides direct patient care in accordance with established protocols. Assists RNs and Care Providers with procedures medication administration phlebotomy and limited laboratory procedures. Assesses patients physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents patients medical status throughout the patients course of treatment

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the RN implements care based on prioritized patient needs. Implements nursing interventions based on plan of care priority of patients needs and desired outcome guidelines/standards of care and agency policies and procedures. (10%)
• Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reports abnormal values or conditions to the RN. (EX. Abnormal VS bleeding safety concerns family issues.) (10%)
• Provides safe delivery of medications. (10%)
• Provides for safe collection and processing of Laboratory specimens blood samples IV access as ordered by the care provider. (10%)
• Performs specialized tasks as directed by the RN or care provider i.e. EKGs Foley Insertion Spirometry Peak flow etc. (5%)
• Document Daily Goals/ Plan of Care making sure information is properly transcribed and complete. (5%)
• Adheres to the hospitals principles and practices of Informing Clinical Practice Interconnecting Stakeholders Improving Population Health and Personalizing Care. (5%)
• Collects clinical data to contribute to the Plan of Care in conjunction with the RN. (5%)
• Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement. (5%)
• Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the RN and helps to appropriately update the plan of care. (5%)
• Participates in practice changes related to nursing research. (5%)
• Participates in a unique outcome focused plan of care based on current nursing practice with measurable outcomes and goals for the patient/family. (5%)
• Participates with the Coordination of care with multidisciplinary team. (5%)
• Participates in the discharge planning process. (5%)
• Assists the RN or care provider to identify realistic expected outcomes to facilitate the patients optimum level of health as well as the anticipated continuation of care. (5%)
• Works with the RN or care provider to provide a unique outcome focused plan of care with measurable outcomes and goals for a patient/family. (5%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required

Work Experience:

• No experience required

Licenses:

• BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• IVCERTIVIntravenous Certification IV NAPNES National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service Required and
• LPNLicensed Practical Nurse LPC State Licensing Board Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with hospital staff and diverse patient population.
• Ability to assist patient with personal hygiene.
• Ability to transport patients specimens and supplies to and from various areas as necessary.
• Knowledge of IV introduction and ability to monitor IVs on assigned patients.
• Basic typing skills required.
• Knowledge of appropriate charting procedures preferred.

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$24.69 $37.04 / hr

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.