LPN Med Surg
The posted compensation range of $20.71 - $28.48 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care of the ill and injured, and performs under the direction of the physician and professional registered nurse. The LPN applies knowledge of basic growth and development in patient care; incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and the professional standards and contributes to the evaluation of patient needs; and provides care based on the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
The new graduate LPN cannot perform duties related to intravenous medication administration until experienced for 6 months and after compilation of the IV Certification course.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and managing a patient crisis until RN / physician assistance is available.
- Identifies practice abilities and limitations according to Scope of Practice.
- Obtains instruction, delegation and supervision by an RN
- Recognizes and performs duties which are needed even when not directly assigned.
- Administers medications accurately and safely: following five rights, monitoring adverse effects, reactions, therapeutic responses, toxicity, and incompatibilities.
- Reports occurrences/complaints, following appropriate chain of command.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience | Nursing Education for Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited nursing program. |
Required Licensure and Certifications | Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in practicing state BLS |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training | Preferred 6 months experience in clinical setting |
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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