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LPN-LVN Nights FT

Kindred Healthcare

#Full Time #Registered Nurse #Medication Administration #ACLS #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Care #BLS Certification #Patient Safety

Quick overview

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN/LVN administers medication, performs prescribed treatments, and provides direct patient care according to established standards. This role involves consulting with the RN regarding patient status changes, providing pain management, and assisting with rehabilitation and treatment plans.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program for licensed practical/vocational nurses and hold an active LPN/LVN license, along with BLS certification. A minimum of six months' prior experience in an acute care setting is preferred, and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is mandatory.

associate degreeTeamworkCommunicationMedication AdministrationOrganizationBLS CertificationPatient CarePatient SafetyStress ManagementPain ManagementPriority SettingData InterpretationIntravenous TherapyPsychosocial Needs AssessmentBlood Administration

Job description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions.
Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care.
With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.
Job Summary Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Functions Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

LPN-LVN Nights FT

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