LPN

SUMMARY:

This is for an Endocrinology practice in East Providence, RI

Under the supervision of a professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner and within office practice policies and procedures, performs a variety of activities to provide nursing care to patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the professional registered nurse, clinical manager, or licensed independent practitioner for plan of care. Documents data collection and observations in the medical record
• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Administer medications, clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Observes patients’ health
• Reviews medical charts
• Assists physicians and registered nurses
• Communicates with patients and their families
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures as such EKG, PFT, and Doppler
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives
• Performs other duties, as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing with current licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Rhode Island

In each step of the care process, demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed state-approved LPN education program
• Current LPN license to practice
• Valid CPR certification
• Previous clinical or healthcare experience
• Strong knowledge of computers; adept at data entry
• Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience, preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping.

Pay Range:

$24.29-$40.07

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

M-F 8:30am-5:00 pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No