About This Position
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Interviews patients and records their medical history
Obtains and documents patient vital signs; reports abnormal findings promptly
Administers and documents administration of treatments and medications within scope of practice; may administer oral, topical, and suppository medications; administer injections, infusions, and blood transfusions; start IVs
Verifies that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
Observes and records patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
Serves as a liaison between physician and patient; shares information and reinforces education and instructions provided by the care provider
Job Requirements
Completion of an accredited LPN program
Licensed Practical Nurse: ND
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
1 year of experience
Where You'll Work
As our Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide compassionate nursing care to our residents, under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse.
Every day, you will assess resident needs and deliver essential physical or psychosocial care.
To be successful in this role, you will exhibit genuine compassion for patient well-being, an understanding of your critical role in ensuring their comfort, and the patience to explain procedures, answer questions, and maintain accurate documentation.
Responsibilities:
Required
Preferred
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.
Pay Range
$23.05 - $32.56 /hourExperience
BLS Certification, Licensed Practical Nurse
