Graduate Practical Nurse

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.

• 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.

• Demonstrates 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.

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• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program by start date.
• 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.

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• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Basic Life Support recommended.