LPN, Rehab Unit

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 advances medical research, attracts top specialty-trained doctors, and delivers renowned services and innovative programs.

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a member of the inpatient healthcare team, delivering excellent care and exemplary customer service. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN provides routine nursing care, observes patients’ vital signs and general health, and assists other caregivers as directed. The LPN supervises and delegates appropriate tasks to nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) within the assigned care team.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the ongoing observation of assigned patients and monitors for new or worsening symptoms, sharing findings with the healthcare team as needed.
• Provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
• Performs skills such as administration of medications, measurement of vital signs, removal/application of dressings, and collection/labeling of specimens (e.g., blood and urine) for diagnostic testing.
• Ensures the patient and/or their delegate is informed about overall condition, treatment plan, and anticipated follow-up care/diagnostics.
• Elicits feedback from the patient and/or their delegate to evaluate understanding and ensure the best possible patient experience.
• Documents within the medical record in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assists providers and patients during examinations, procedures, and diagnostics as required.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with hospital standards.
• Responds to emergencies (e.g., code blue, code red) in accordance with established practices.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by setting goals, utilizing resources (e.g., seminars, in-services), and maintaining competency in clinical and technical skills.
• Recognizes scope of responsibilities and functions within the limitations of the job description.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Requirements

• Vocational/technical training in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year’s job-related experience or equivalent.
• Active Rhode Island State Licensure as an LPN.