Licensed Nurse LPN
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Job Location:
San Luis, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 23 - 29
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc.
Were looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional care and support to individuals in their healthcare journey through coordinated patient-centered medical care.
Key Responsibilities:
Care Team Support:
- Provide support assistance and be a resource for Medical Assistants and nursing staff.
- Orient new nursing staff to the Electronic Health Record and clinical policies and procedures providing ongoing support as needed.
- Ensure nursing staff understand and comply with clinical policies collaborating with the ADON on training needs or consistent daily issues that need to be addressed.
- Assist with direct patient care issues such as starting IVs and monitoring administration of medications.
- Monitor the daily flow of assigned Care Team duties.
Communication & Coordination:
- Coordinate daily Care Team huddles.
- Facilitate communication with patients.
- Coordinate patient group education courses based on patient requests and identified needs.
- Participate in the interpretation and implementation of Care Team policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient exit visit (discharge) verifying preventative tests self-management and ensuring patient understanding of discharge instructions medical condition and need for follow through.
- Manage and assign patient care tasks (phone calls messages labs etc.) during PCP absences to other health care team members.
Clinical Duties:
- Complete clinical assessment of walk-in patients.
- Complete task assignments as appropriate following prescription refill protocol and clinical protocols.
- Review lab tracking reports daily to assure lab quality.
- Manage all lab results according to nursing/clinical protocols.
Requirements:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN.)
- Current LPN in Colorado.
- Knowledge of equipment and technology used in the nursing area.
- BLS certification/training and certification
Why Join Valley-Wide
Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
- Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
- Employer-paid Basic Life LTD STD
- Retirement Match
- Health Dental Vision Insurance HRA FSA DCA Retirement Plan
- Paid Leave:
- Vacation: 10 days accrued per year
- Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
- Holidays: 7 days per year 3 Floating Holidays
For more information and to apply visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For more information on employee rights under FMLA please visit: FMLA Employee Rights
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
