LPN MedSurg - Presbyterian Hospital - part-time

Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $:

23.11

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:

35.29

Summary:

Provides direct patient care in the acute care setting of the emergency department or inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)

• Malpractice liability insurance

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:

Part time

FTE:

0.6

Job Exempt:

No

Work Shift:

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Job Description:

* Adheres to the LPN scope of practice
* Contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals, families, and communities.
* Deliver direct patient care, including administering treatments as prescribed, assist nurses and physicians with various procedures and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
* Adhering to LPN scope of practice administers prescribed medications, including medications given through established parenteral/intravenous infusions as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and document according to policy.
* Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and/or clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner.
* Document and report patient condition, care delivery and post procedure follow up.
* Assess changes in patient condition and report to registered nurse and provider as needed.
* Incorporates nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff with the aim of promoting comfort and healing
* Applies Compassionate Connected Care principles and incorporates into care interactions
* Respectful and timely response in interactions with patient, family, health care team members
* Maintains efficient patient flow and assisting with treatments and procedures.
* Ensures safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
* Provides education for patients, significant others, and family using identified educational materials and resources under the direction of the registered nurse and provider
* Supports process/quality improvement initiatives and incorporation into practice
* Incorporates all patient safety technology, tools, protocols, communications, and initiatives to optimize a safe patient environment
* Deploys processes in the clinical environment to enhance care efficiency and cost containment
* Follow approved policies and procedures and standards of care.
* Maintain current certifications for appropriate specialty.
* Keep current with developments in the field through seminars, workshops and publications.
* Participate in patient and family teaching.
* Uses the electronic health record at the skill levels commensurate with responsibilities.
* Incorporates PHS mission in care-giving activities.
* Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers, and other healthcare team members.
* Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record.
* Uses available resources within system to enhance own continuous learning
* Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time.
* Adheres to safety and equipment policies.
* Maintains patient confidentiality/personal/medical information
* Meets assigned productivity targets
* Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED
* Current Licensed Practical Nurse-NM
* PDS IV training as part of orientation
* BLS required
* Basic Cardiac…