Graduate Practical Nurse

Description :

5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION!

SEIU Local 105 - $26.86 - $39.39

May be entitled to translation / bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums : https : / / www.lmpartnership.org / local-contracts.

Job Summary :

Provides nursing care and services to patients / families under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider. Care is limited to activities that may be provided by unlicensed assistive personnel with demonstrated and documented competencies that do not require licensure.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Contributes to ongoing patient data collection and documentation; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN / Provider; implements patient care under the direction of the registered nurse or provider.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process.
• Performs nursing tasks as delegated by a registered nurse or provider that does not require licensure.
• Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of basic patient care equipment.
• Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record consistent with department and regulatory standards.
• Supports nursing care by providing related services such as clerical support and patient transportation.
• D emonstrates knowledge of and application of infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee situations.
• Reports incidents, work-related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to management or other appropriate staff.
• Participates as directed during emergency situations.
• Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

Must obtain and pass NCLEX-PN exam and obtain a nursing license within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Qualifies for IV authority.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Basic Life Support recommended.

Primary Location : Colorado,Denver,Regional Office - Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift : Variable

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start : 12 : 00 AM

Working Hours End : 11 : 59 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : C01|SEIU|Local 105

Job Level : Entry Level

Department : Waterpark III - Resource Management / Float Pool - 1608

Pay Range : $26.86 - $39.39 / hour

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time