LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PCU - 36 hour nights at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

44.02

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical Care, BiPap, Titratable Drips, Hemodynamic Monitoring, CPR, Medical Terminology, Patient Education, Documentation, Clinical Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description - Progressive Care Unit LPN Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Job Code: 270 Hours: 1900-0730 3 days/week FTE: 36 hours/week Weekend Schedule: every other weekend (possible every 3rd) Holiday Schedule: rotating holidays Call Schedule: N/A FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Progressive Care Unit Location: Brattleboro, Vermont JOB SUMMARY The LPN practices under the direction and supervision of the physician/nurse practitioner (NP) and within the scope of practice defined by the State Board of Nursing. Contributes to the physician’s/NP assessment of office patients and assists the physician/NP as needed with treatment and education of the patient. Under the clinical supervision of the physician/NP, and the administrative direction of the practice manager, demonstrates the ability to perform procedures in the office setting. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an NLN accredited school for Licensed Practice Nursing. Experience: One or more years of experience in a doctor’s office setting required. Licensure/Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Vermont. Certified in CPR. Mental Efforts: Requires hand-eye coordination. Requires manual and finger dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers or symbols accurately. Requires the use of office equipment, such as typewriter, computer terminal, telephone copier, facsimile. Requires the use of medical equipment, such as stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, infant scale Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires the absence of color blindness. Requires working irregular hours. Requires knowledge of medical terminology. Environment & Working Conditions Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Potential for CTD and multiple and diverse interruptions. Exposure to CRTs. OSHA CATEGORY OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 35 pounds - Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA Statement Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides medical-surgical and telemetry care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner. Responsibilities include monitoring patients with complex needs, performing clinical procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.