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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Licensed Practical Nurse Physician Practice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeLoveland, CO, USA$26.05 - $39.07 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, a temporary LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for the current state of practice.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice.
  • Completion of a state-approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements, or facility or department policy.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and be accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under the nurse’s direction.
  • Observe, compile, and report the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs, and review information obtained by health care team members.
  • Contribute to the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse, including the discharge plan, using assessment data and input from the patient, family, and health team; consider the patient’s physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age-specific, and educational needs; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; and review and provide input on updates to the plan as patient needs change.
  • Implement delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders within scope of practice, in compliance with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements; provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care; and promote continuity of care by communicating patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
  • May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel in accordance with state scope of practice.
  • Report patient condition, including signs and symptoms that may indicate a change, to the registered nurse and/or physician; observe and report progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with health care team members; and observe and report the patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
  • Document observations, implementation, and data in the patient record, including objective and subjective data, nursing interventions, and patient response to treatment; note physician orders accurately and promptly.
  • May plan, organize, develop, and coordinate completion of documentation and entry of patient assessment data as required by federal regulation; maintain, update, and revise required documentation according to patient condition changes and federal and/or state guidelines; coordinate with interdisciplinary team members regarding appropriate functional or care level and transition to another level; perform audits related to reimbursement documentation and quality management; and review audit results and present summary information for management utilization and review.
  • May coordinate the admission process, including new resident evaluations; communicate verbally and in writing with residents, families, and referral sources about admission; and facilitate problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff.
  • Prioritize data from multiple sources to provide quality care and support to patients and families in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service, interacting with staff throughout the facility as well as patients, families, and physicians.
  • Room patients, assist with in-office procedures, and support patient phone calls.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the designated clinical area is preferred.
  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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