Licensed Practical Nurse - ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders
Licensed Practical Nurse - ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders
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Department
Pav M - Acute Eating DisorderACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition (3M) is the worlds only Center of Excellence for the treatment of patients with extreme medical complications resulting from eating disorders and severe malnutrition. Nurses in the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders play a vital role on the multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive and collaborative care to this patient population.The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders is a 30-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. CNAs and behavioral healthcare techs provide 1:1 care and supervision for every patient. This unique population requires both medical and behavioral interventions.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:
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
- IVCERTIV-Intravenous Certification IV - NAPNES - National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service Required and
- LPN-Licensed 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
Rotating (Days and Nights) (United States of America)Work Type
PRN/IntermittentSalary
$24.69 - $37.04 / hrBenefits
Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
On-site 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 safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
