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Licensed Practical Nurse
Location:
Mount Charleston, NV
Description:
Wellpath is looking to hire a PT/16 (Thur & Fri 8-hour days) LPN to join our team at the Spring Mountain Youth Camp in beautiful Angels Peak in the Mt. Charleston Recreational National Forest. Although in the mountains this is not too far from North Las Vegas.This position is for Med Pass only in a very low key calm environment. Join the team and help the underserved youth in the local community! You will also have the ability to pick up shifts at our local Clark County sites in Las Vegas if you need more hours/benefits. Wellpath offers: Beautiful location with an opportunity to work with underserved youth. New Grads Encouraged to Apply. Daily Pay! - Work Today - Get Paid Today. Opportunity to pick up shifts at Clark Juvenile or Adult Facility in Las Vegas Supportive Environment. Competitive Pay. Overview: Our Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the state. Current CPR certification. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units. Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RN's and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching. Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Practitioner. Count controlled substances, syringes, needles, and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions. Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines. Implement the medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug reactions and overdose in the administration of medications. Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG's using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using an established referral process. Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet the individual needs of patients. Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care Practitioner. Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and procedure. Communicates information to nursing staff, physicians, health care unit supervisory personnel, and other staff as necessary. Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients. Attends mandatory staff meetings and training. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations. Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations. Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details. Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis. Post orders, if applicable, per site contract. Perform other duties as assigned. Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer.
Posted:
December 19 2023 on Claz
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