LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FT Split D3C

About the Role

Responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in the observation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients using proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual patient needs.
• Administer oral, IV, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and related medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitor IV infusions and blood transfusions on assigned patients, including observing and regulating the flow rate and observing insertion site.
• Assist physicians and patients during examinations, procedures, and/or diagnostic tests as required.
• Observe assigned patients and report any patient care problem, change in patient condition, or unexpected occurrences to RN.
• Provide patient/family teaching and evaluate patient’s understanding.
• Assist with patient discharge or transport planning.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals, and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services, and/or reading journals.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum six months of job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Psych or Substance Abuse preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Schedule

36/72 Full Time Split (11a-7:30p) / Every Other Weekend

About the Unit

This unit will focus on providing specialized treatment for patients with unique and complex needs. In addition to patients with psychotic and mood disorders, patients treated on this unit will include those with severe behavioral disturbances and patients who are intellectually and developmentally disabled.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.