Graduate Practical Nurse

Description:

$5000 sIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION

-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:

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.
• D emonstrates 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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.