What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - System Ambulatory Float, Per Diem position at D-H Lebanon-MHMH?
Overview
This position is located in the System Staffing Office . Employees in this department agree to go to two or more Clinic locations or departments in the Dartmouth Health System.
LPN - FlexChoice Per Diem
The FlexChoice per diem program recruits and on-boards experienced, professional, per diem RNs, LPNs, MAs, and LNAs, and allows them the flexibility to design their own schedule and choose from a variety of diverse and exciting practice locations across the D-H system. These locations include DHMC in Lebanon, our affiliate hospitals - Cheshire Medical Center, New London Hospital, Mount Ascutney Hospital and Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, and their ambulatory areas.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to facilitate continuing health care to individuals, families, and community.
- Identifies common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
- Recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures and testing.
- Assists patients to achieve basic health care goals.
- Identifies patient education needs, providing instruction or referring appropriately.
- Assists staff in institutional quality improvement measures and office standards of practice.
- Provides telephone advice to patients per physician specific protocols; refers patients appropriately.
- Participates in staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Required Licensure / Certifications
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
