Graduate Practical Nurse - Denver, United States - Kaiser Permanente

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    Full time
    Description

    $5,000 sign-on bonus eligible position

    SEIU Local 105 - *$
    "May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums:

    Job Summary:

    Provides nursing care and services to patients/families under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider. Care is limited to activities that may be provided by unlicensed assistive personnel with demonstrated and documented competencies that do not require licensure.


    Essential Responsibilities:
    • Contributes to ongoing patient data collection and documentation; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/Provider; implements patient care under the direction of the registered nurse or provider.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process.
    • Performs nursing tasks as delegated by a registered nurse or provider that does not require licensure.
    • Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of basic patient care equipment.
    • Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record consistent with department and regulatory standards.
    • Supports nursing care by providing related services such as clerical support and patient transportation.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of and application of infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee situations.
    • Reports incidents, work-related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to management or other appropriate staff.
    • Participates as directed during emergency situations.
    • Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience
    • N/A
    Education
    • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program by start date.
    • Must obtain and pass NCLEX-PN exam and obtain a nursing license within six (6) months from the date of hire.
    • Qualifies for IV authority.
    License, Certification, Registration
    • N/A
    Additional Requirements:
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience working with electronic medical records.
    • Basic Life Support recommended.