What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN) - Med/surg - Part Time position at Valley Regional Hospital?
Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high quality care in our community?
At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for an LPN to join our team.
The primary responsibility of the LPN is:
- Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
- Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment, under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, on all patients as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office/clinic standards.
Ideal Candidate would have the following qualifications:
- Current LPN/LVN Licensure in State of New Hampshire
- Current BCLS/ACLS certification.
- Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to be a self-motivated learner, to take initiative in learning the many complex processes
- Exhibits professionalism at all times, understands appropriate workplace behavior/communication.
VRH employees enjoy a low-cost comprehensive benefits program with highlights below:
- Free medical and dental plan options
- Vision insurance
- Retirement (403b) with match
- Healthcare Savings Account with employer contribution
- Short Term Disability / Life insurance covered by VRH
- Robust ETO accrual with an optional annual cash out
- Onsite wellness initiatives including reimbursements
- Educational Reimbursements
Valley Regional is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
