We are recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Correctional Care(Nights) to join our team!

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　　DepartmentDenver Sheriffs

　　Job Summary

　　Under close supervision of an RN, Care Provider, or Nursing ClinicalCoordinator provides direct patient care in accordance with establishedprotocols. Assists RNs and Care Providers with procedures, medicationadministration, phlebotomy, and limited laboratory procedures. Assessespatient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basisthroughout the continuum of care. Documents patient's medical statusthroughout the patient's course of treatment

　　Essential Functions:

　　Under the direction of the RN, implements care based on prioritized patientneeds. Implements nursing interventions based on plan of care, priority ofpatient's needs and desired outcome, guidelines/standards of care, andagency policies and procedures. (10%)Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reportsabnormal 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, bloodsamples, 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 properlytranscribed and complete. (5%)Adheres to the hospital's principles and practices of Informing ClinicalPractice, Interconnecting Stakeholders, Improving Population Health, andPersonalizing Care. (5%)Collects clinical data to contribute to the Plan of Care in conjunction withthe RN. (5%)Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement. (5%)Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the RN and helpsto 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 currentnursing 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 tofacilitate the patient's optimum level of health as well as the anticipatedcontinuation of care. (5%)Works with the RN or care provider to provide a unique, outcome focused planof care with measurable outcomes and goals for a patient/family. (5%)

　　Education:

　　High school diploma or GED

　　Work Experience:One year of LPN experience preferred.

　　Licenses:

　　BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association RequiredLPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board Required

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with hospital staff anddiverse patient population.Ability to assist patient with personal hygiene.Ability to transport patients, specimens and supplies to and from variousareas 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 DifferentiaEvening: $2.30Night: $4.50Weekend: $2.20

　　Shift

　　Work TypeRegular

　　Salary$26.86 - $39.06 / hr

　　Benefits

　　Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediateretirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

　　Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

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