DescriptionScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated byour employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride,Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism,and Responsibility.As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the samecritical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive careunit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital rolein the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complexpatients.
Pay Range: $27/hr. - $39.38/hr. / 5K Sign On Bonus / $10K Retention BonusFull Time Benefits, 401K Match, Shift Differentials, Impact ShiftDifferential Program, Tuition Reimbursement.SummaryUnder direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed PracticalVocational Nurse/LPN/LVN job provides nursing care within the scope oflicensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards andhospital policies and procedures.Essential FunctionsUnder direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed PracticalVocational Nurse/LPN/LVN administers medication, performs treatments andpatient care responsibilities as prescribed.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN consults with andkeeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, andchanges in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides appropriatepain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding painmanagement.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medicationfollowing the five rights of medication administration within scope ofpracticeThe Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with therehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical planof care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision ofRegistered Nurse.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists physicianswith examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs servicesrequiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN treats patients andtheir families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addressespsychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patientsand their families.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN interactsprofessionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in theformation of the plan of care.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists withadmitting, discharging and transferring of patients.The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN identifies andaddresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates withSocial Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and postdischarge needs.
QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses.Licenses/Certification:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.BCLS Certification.Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.Experience:Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Job:LPN/LVNPrimary Location:CO-Denver-Kindred Hospital - DenverOrganization:4665 - Kindred Hospital - DenverShift:Night
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. DrugFree Workplace