Peds LPN PRN 7p at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Selma, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Nursing Process, Data Collection, Specimen Collection, Wound Care, Medication Administration, Documentation, Plan Of Care Development, Activities Of Daily Living, Patient Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Judgment, Advocacy, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters. Job Summary As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. LPNs within the LPN Nursing Float Pool must be willing to work in Med/Surg, Pediatrics (Peds) and Obstetrics (OB)/Post-Partum. Essential Functions To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given Assists RN with development of plan of care Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient Able to assist the RN during delivery, assist in the care of the post-partum patient, assist in the care of the GYN patient and assist in the care of the neonate Education Completion of a Practical Nursing program Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire date Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire date As of June 20, 2024, PALS is required for OB Charge RN within 90 days as a new requirement Current State LPN License required Experience Previous experience as an LPN is not required but is preferred

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Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), collecting data, performing interventions like specimen collection and wound care, and potentially administering medication. This role involves assisting the RN with the plan of care, monitoring patient status, and advocating for the patient's physical and emotional well-being across Med/Surg, Pediatrics, and OB/Post-Partum units.