About this opportunity
Christus Health lists this Licensed Practical Nurse - Physical Rehab - PRN opportunity in ohkay owingeh, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Summary:
Assists the professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.
Responsibilities:
Reviews information on the patient record.
Identifies and documents physiological needs of the patient after conference with the RN.
Discusses psychosocial needs of the patient with the RN.
Reviews and revises the plan of care of assigned patients.
Participates in patient care and planning with the RN.
Plans care to be given setting priorities and delivering in an organized manner.
Notifies RN of any change in patient status and response to treatments.
Demonstrates effective knowledge and accuracy in the administration of medications.
Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
Documents the effectiveness of nursing care given.
Identifies areas of weakness and formulates objectives to improve self.
Reports deficiencies as observed to improve nursing care.
Initiates appropriate charges and utilizes supplies efficiently.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with medical staff that promotes patient well-being.
Responds willingly to requests for help from coworkers.
Arrives on duty promptly.
Adheres to mealtime and break schedules.
Participates in problem-solving activities.
Incorporates patient care to assure that patients receive scheduled treatments and tests.
Respects policies and procedures of department/unit.
Maintains harmonious working relations with other departments.
Documents growth-producing professional efforts.
Attains continuing education hours to maintain licensure.
Performs delegated nursing procedures after instruction and certification.
Maintains current CPR certification and informs Nurse Manager
Requirements:
Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience:
Six months of hospital experience required.
Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Current New Mexico LPN license required.
BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)
Must be able to pass LPN skills competency checklist applicable to area. xqrzhdi
LPN IV Therapy Certification preferred.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Worksite address
ohkay owingeh, NM, 87566, US
Who can apply
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