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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Licensed Practical Nurse Hospice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreeley, 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.
  • Banner Registry and Travel positions require at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an LPN or LVN in the specialty area.
  • Employees working for Banner Home Care Arizona must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

  • Observe, compile, and report the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs, and review information obtained by the health care team.
  • Contribute to the plan of care, including discharge planning, under the direction of a registered nurse, using assessment data and input from the patient, family, and health team; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide input to update the plan as patient needs change.
  • Implement delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders within scope of practice, following policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements; provide care in accordance with physician orders and the nursing plan of care.
  • As appropriate and within state scope of practice, delegate and supervise care provided by non-licensed personnel, and communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
  • Report patient condition, including signs and symptoms of change, to the registered nurse or physician; observe and report progress toward goals and expected outcomes, patient response, and effectiveness of patient teaching in collaboration with the health care team.
  • Document observations, care implementation, and data in the patient record, including objective and subjective data, nursing interventions, and patient response to treatment; record physician orders accurately and promptly.
  • As applicable, plan, organize, develop, and coordinate completion of documentation and input of patient assessment data required by federal regulation; maintain, update, and revise documentation according to changes in patient condition and federal or state guidelines.
  • Communicate and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional or care level and transitions to another level; perform audits related to reimbursement documentation and quality management, review results, and present summary information for management review.
  • As applicable, coordinate admissions, including new resident evaluations; communicate the admission process to residents, families, and referral sources, and facilitate problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff.
  • Prioritize data from multiple sources under supervision to provide care and support to patients and families in a fast-paced environment, interacting with facility staff, patients, families, and physicians.
  • Conduct assessments, medication reconciliation, simple wound care, and patient and family education for approximately five to six patients per eight-hour day.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the designated clinical area is preferred.
  • Additional related education 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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