Licensed Practical Nurse Job in Aurora, Colorado US
Licensed Practical Nurse
Performs under the supervision of a physician or prof. nurse services requiring the education, training, experience, as evidenced by knowledge, abilities skills required for a lpn pursuant in caring for the ill, injured, in teaching promoting preventive health measures, in acting to safeguard life, or in administering treatments prescribed by a legally authorized physician, or physician assis. implementing a medical plan per CRS 12-38-103 (4). Makes members/patients a primary focus of one's actions; develops sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations, needs. Considers how actions or plans will affect members Essential Functions: - (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103)Supports the physician other medical providers in the care treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, team members - Performs duties responsibilities w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation - Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, KP guidelines - Performs routine specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders approved nursing care plan, administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections. - If IV certified LPN, may perform intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX - Monitors patient's condition by observing, collecting, reporting, recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patient's condition; collect data report sign symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or RN - Teaches promotes general preventive health measures to patients members of their families regarding home health care, such as use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, general diabetic care - Disseminates pre-printed standard aftercare instructions pre-printed patient instruction material - Assists physician w/ examinations, treatments minor surgery, by preparing patient room for a specific procedure attending patient during procedure - Records pertinent information in patient's medical chart, patient's nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions observations - Assists in orienting training new employees - May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Med Receptionist - May assign activities for nursing med. assistants medical receptionist - Applies principles of asepsis infection control - Maintains a safe therapeutic patient care environment - Orders, stores maintains adequate inventory of supplies instruments used by department as assigned - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program - Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado - IV therapy certification may be required for some positions - National Provider Identifier (NPI) Taxonomy code required at time of hire - Demonstrated customer service focus exemplary service skills Preferred Qualifications: - 6 months to 1 year of experience w/ adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred - BLS preferred Preferred Skills: Previous experience in PC, Peds and/or OB/GYN. Flexible and willing to work in various departments and locations. Excellent customer service skills and team orientation preferred. Salary Range: $19.64 - $22.18 Hourly