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Children's Hospital Colorado LPN in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Job ID87593
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/
Job Overview
In response to collected data, implements, and evaluates nursing care designed to meet the individual health and illness needs of complex patients and their families in collaboration with other disciplines. Carries out patient responsibilities under direct supervision of registered nurse with emphasis on family-centered care.
Additional Information
Department Name: Briargate Pulmonary Job Status: 40hrs/week Shift: Monday thru Friday, hours vary between 0730 and 1700
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Practical Nursing certification or diploma program Experience: One (1) year of LPN experience. Certification(s): BLS from the American Heart Association / CPR Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. 1. Actively participates in the reinforcement of patient/family education. 2. Contributes to the assessment of the patient's health status, report and record objective and subjective data to assist with carrying out the plan of care and escalates abnormal changes in each body system to RN or Provider for full assessment. 3. Collects, reports, and records objective/ subjective data. Reports signs and symptoms of deviation from expected health or plan of care to RN or Provider for full assessment. 4. Provides routine and common education to patients and families 5. Under the supervision of the RN, provides developmentally appropriate care, interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and communicate outcomes of care given. 6. Develops goal to advance clinical practice and professional growth through an understanding of the need for self-directed personal and unit based professional and educational activities. 7. Participates in quality and process... For full info follow application link.
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