Job ID76984
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatrichospitals by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.
Job Overview
In response to collected data, implements, and evaluates nursing caredesigned to meet the individual health and illness needs of complex patientsand their families in collaboration with other disciplines. Carries outpatient responsibilities under direct supervision of registered nurse withemphasis on family-centered care.
Additional Information
Department: Gastro/Liver ClinicHours per week: 36, eligible for benefitsShift: Monday-Friday (one set day off each week). No weekends,holidays or nights.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Practical Nursingcertification or diploma program.Experience: One (1) year of LPN experience.Certification(s): BLS from the American Heart Association / CPR.Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies(DORA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Actively participates in the reinforcement of patient/family education.Contributes to the assessment of the patient's health status, report andrecord objective and subjective data to assist with carrying out the plan ofcare and escalates abnormal changes in each body system to RN or Provider forfull assessment.Collects, reports, and records objective/ subjective data. Reports signsand symptoms of deviation from expected health or plan of care to RN orProvider for full assessment.Provides routine and common education to patients and familiesUnder the supervision of the RN, provides developmentally appropriatecare, interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions andcommunicate outcomes of care given.Develops goals to advance clinical practice and professional growth thr ugh anunderstanding of the need for self-directed personal and unit basedprofessional and educational activities.Participates in quality and process improvement initiatives.Understands the roles within the multidisciplinary team providing familycentered patient care while maintaining objective and professional boundaries.
Other Information
Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel toacquire learning through practical... For full info follow application link.