LPN Licensed Practical Nurse- Corrections

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Our Values

Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency

Department

• 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%)
• In coordination with the RN implements care based on prioritized patient needs (10%)
• Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes infant pediatric and Adult clinical care (10%)
• Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes preventive care emergent care/crisis response triage skills general acute care skills and behavioral health skills (10%)
• Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes preventive care emergent care/crisis response triage skills general acute care skills and behavioral health skills (10%)
• Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reports abnormal values or conditions to the RN or provider. (EX. Abnormal VS bleeding safety concerns family issues.) (10%)
• Provides safe delivery of medications (5%)
• Provides for safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens blood samples IV access as ordered by the care provider. (5%)
• 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%)

• High School Diploma or GED Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse Required

• less than 1 year Correctional Care experience preferred Required

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board Required

• 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.

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Benefits

At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with generous paid time off fully paid parental leave exceptional retirement contributions comprehensive health coverage and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year inclusive of vacation personal/sick and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical dental vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

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

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education coaching and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

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 the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net health care system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.