Graduate LPN-LVN

Full Time Position Available 26.78/hr The Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse provides a transitional role for the graduate practical nurse to begin orienting while waiting to pass the NCLEX and fully function as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care to inpatients; observing patient behavior, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment; reporting findings to registered nurse; and carrying out the patient's plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse. Qualifications POSITION REQUIREMENTS License or Certification: - BLS certification required. If mandated by state regulations, ACLS required. Minimum Qualifications: - Proof of completion of LPN program and eligibility to sit for NCLEX. - Must follow state specific guidelines for Graduate LPN requirements Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. - Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. Physical Requirements: - Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. - Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment. Skills and Abilities: - Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English. - Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. - Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. - Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. - This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.