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Northpoint Recovery

Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeLoveland, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a current, unencumbered, active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where services are rendered and maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Hold a current, nationally accredited CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
  • Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems; KIPU experience is preferred.
  • Be able to work with a diverse population and have interpersonal skills and knowledge relevant to treating patients in the assigned specialty.
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
  • Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.
  • Comply with laws, regulations, scope of licensure, company policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and HIPAA procedures and guidelines when accessing protected health information.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and oversee medical services for a caseload of patients and act as the medical treatment plan coordinator for the multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing each patient's master treatment and discharge plans.
  • Communicate with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, and family members about patient treatment and safety issues.
  • Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and perform duties according to established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures.
  • Complete documentation associated with nursing duties professionally and on time.
  • Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
  • Administer medications to patients and provide medication education.
  • Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain the safety of patients and others in care.
  • Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans to patients, families, and others to support the treatment process.
  • Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning to support excellent patient care.
  • Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
  • Admit and discharge patients.
  • Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
  • Monitor patients continuously to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
  • Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment-planning items promptly to support comprehensive, quality patient care.
  • Participate actively as a multidisciplinary treatment team member and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
  • Oversee and participate in facility quality-assurance and compliance activities.
  • Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
  • Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational abilities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Patient-service orientation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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