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RN / LVN/LPN Job in Las Vegas, Nevada / Hospital |
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Description Interested in a career with Kindred Hospitals - a place where you can put your heart into and make a real difference in our patient's lives. Come and grow your career with Kindred Hospitals, a division of Kindred Healthcare. Our culture of caring for our patients and residents begin with our core values - our employees. We are committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated healthcare teams that make us the provider of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that hiring outstanding people is the key to providing quality care - and quality care is what we do every day! Join us! Summary: Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, t he Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. · Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, t he Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN c onsults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN p rovides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a dministers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a ssists 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. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a ssists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN t reats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN i nteracts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a ssists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients. · The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN i dentifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse, LPN, LVN, Nurse, Practical Nurse, Vocational Nurse, Hospital, Clinical Nurse, Medical, Long Term Acute Care, Transitional Care Hospitals, Healthcare #MON-HD #LI-HD Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses. Licenses/Certification: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License. BCLS Certification. Intravenous Blood Certification preferred. Experience: Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred. If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here . * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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