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Graduate Practical Nurse

COFull-time

8mo

$5,000 sign-on bonus eligible position!

SEIU Local 105 - *$27.66 - $32.25

“May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary

Provides nursing care and services to patients/families under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider. Care is limited to activities that may be provided by unlicensed assistive personnel with demonstrated and documented competencies that do not require licensure.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Contributes to ongoing patient data collection and documentation; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/Provider; implements patient care under the direction of the registered nurse or provider.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process.
  • Performs nursing tasks as delegated by a registered nurse or provider that does not require licensure.
  • Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of basic patient care equipment.
  • Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record consistent with department and regulatory standards.
  • Supports nursing care by providing related services such as clerical support and patient transportation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and application of infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee situations.
  • Reports incidents, work-related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to management or other appropriate staff.
  • Participates as directed during emergency situations.
  • Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

  • N/A

Education

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program by start date.
  • Must obtain and pass NCLEX-PN exam and obtain a nursing license within six (6) months from the date of hire.
  • Qualifies for IV authority.

License, Certification, Registration

  • N/A

Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with electronic medical records.
  • Basic Life Support recommended.