Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Family Medicine Greeley

Location: 2001 70th Ave, Greeley, Colorado

About the role

This position provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction. This role observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports, and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care, and state scope of practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan, provide, and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Observes, compiles, and reports the patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
• Reviews available information obtained by health care team members and contributes to the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse, including the discharge plan.
• Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age-specific, and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care.
• Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and implements care based on delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders.
• Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
• May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients.
• Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms indicative of change, to the registered nurse and/or physician.
• Observes and reports patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
• Documents observation, implementation, and data in the patient record, reflecting objective/subjective data, nursing interventions, and patient’s response to treatment.
• Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• May plan, organize, develop, and coordinate the completion of documentation and input of patient assessment data as required by federal regulation.
• Maintains, updates, and revises required documentation according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal and/or state guidelines.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to another level.
• Performs audits related to reimbursement documentation and the quality management process, reviews audit results, and presents summary information for management utilization and review.
• May coordinate the admission process, including new resident evaluations, and provides verbal/written communication to residents, families, and referral sources.
• Facilitates problem-solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff.

This position works under supervision, prioritizing data from multiple sources to provide quality care and support to the patient and family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families, and physicians.

Requirements

• Current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Completion of a state-approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements, or facility/department policy.
• Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a LPN or LVN in the specialty area.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, primarily 8am - 5pm (hours could change in the future if assigned to work with a provider).
• Flexibility required.
• Some Saturdays required.

Pay

Estimated pay range: $25.54 - $38.30 per hour. Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Benefits

• $1,000 hire-on bonus for external candidates (details to be discussed during the interview).