Licensed Practical Nurse- 5W Oasis
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse- 5W Oasis to
join our team!We are here for life's journey.Where is your life
journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart
reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects
us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in
health.Department5 West - Oasis Unit5W Oasis Transitional Care Unit
(OTCU) is a 14-bed inpatient unit which provides care for patients
with complex discharge barriers. Oasis has a diverse,
interdisciplinary team to creatively address these barriers in an
innovative, holistic care environment. Quality treatment for
patients with multiple medical and psychosocial needs is provided
by integrating nursing care and psycho-social assessment. This team
facilitates meaningful, patient activities such as music, art and
wellness programs. Each patient is treated with dignity and their
strengths are identified in the highly personalized care provided.
The Oasis team is high-performing, and with their innovative
approach, they make a positive impact on patient outcomes. This
nursing team is highly engaged and consistently ranks high in
annual employee engagement surveys. The 5W Oasis nursing care model
consists of an RN/LPN/CNA partnership. The nurse-to-patient ratio
(RN/LPN) are 1:4 - 1:5. CNA staffing ratios are 1:7.Job Summary
Under close supervision of an RN, Care Provider, or Nursing
Clinical Coordinator provides direct patient care in accordance
with established protocols. Assists RNs and Care Providers with
procedures, medication administration, phlebotomy, and limited
laboratory procedures. Assesses patient's physical and
psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the
continuum of care. Documents patient's medical status throughout
the patient's course of treatment
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the RN, implements care based on
prioritized patient needs. Implements nursing interventions based
on plan of care, priority of patient's needs and desired outcome,
guidelines/standards of care, and agency policies and procedures.
(10%)
- Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal
findings. Reports abnormal values or conditions to the RN. (EX.
Abnormal VS, bleeding, safety concerns, family issues.)
(10%)
- Provides safe delivery of medications. (10%)
- Provides for safe collection and processing of Laboratory
specimens, blood samples, IV access as ordered by the care
provider. (10%)
- Performs specialized tasks as directed by the RN or care
provider, i.e. EKGs, Foley Insertion, Spirometry, Peak flow etc.
(5%)
- Document Daily Goals/ Plan of Care making sure information is
properly transcribed and complete. (5%)
- Adheres to the hospital's principles and practices of Informing
Clinical Practice, Interconnecting Stakeholders, Improving
Population Health, and Personalizing Care. (5%)
- Collects clinical data to contribute to the Plan of Care in
conjunction with the RN. (5%)
- Performs chart audits to promote quality improvement.
(5%)
- Reports response of patient/family or changing condition to the
RN and helps to appropriately update the plan of care.
(5%)
- Participates in practice changes related to nursing research.
(5%)
- Participates in a unique, outcome focused plan of care based on
current nursing practice with measurable outcomes and goals for the
patient/family. (5%)
- Participates with the Coordination of care with
multidisciplinary team. (5%)
- Participates in the discharge planning process. (5%)
- Assists the RN or care provider to identify realistic expected
outcomes to facilitate the patient's optimum level of health as
well as the anticipated continuation of care. (5%)
- Works with the RN or care provider to provide a unique, outcome
focused plan of care with measurable outcomes and goals for a
patient/family. (5%)
Education:
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
Work Experience:
- No experience required
Licenses:
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart
Association Required and
- IVCERTIV-Intravenous Certification IV - NAPNES - National
Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service Required
and
- LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board
Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with hospital
staff and diverse patient population.
- Ability to assist patient with personal hygiene.
- Ability to transport patients, specimens and supplies to and
from various areas as necessary.
- Knowledge of IV introduction and ability to monitor IVs on
assigned patients.
- Basic typing skills required.
- Knowledge of appropriate charting procedures preferred.
ShiftVaries (United States of America)Work TypeRegularSalary$21.15
- $30.24 / hrBenefits
- Competitive pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Education opportunities
- Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Immediate retirement plan matching
- Professional clinical advancement program
- Participation in evidence-based projects
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health
Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- TransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions
must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of
employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated,
high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the
nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care
medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10
family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky
Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO
and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and
essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a
mission-driven organization that has provided billions in
uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an
Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and
purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community
needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000
children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just
minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities
Denver has to offer.We strongly support diversity in the workforce
and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver
Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions
reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our
commitment to diversity visit:
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