What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN Day | Las Vegas LTACH position at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas?
Overview
We are located on 2500 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89128.
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas is a 70 bed Critical Care Hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. We offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.
Some things that our hospital can offer YOU:
- Gain Critical Care Experience
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee Bonus Referral Program $$$
- Supportive leadership
Responsibilities
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) is responsible for providing appropriate nursing care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit. Functions include gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of PAM Health. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Education and Training: Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides. Current BLS certification required.
- Experience: One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required.
- A few things that aren't required, but we would prefer:
- Having prior experience in emergency or critical care environments
- A higher comfort level working with vents/trachs/PICC lines, etc.
- Having 2 years of experience in direct patient care
