Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days D3
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.
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.