LPN Full-time
Care New England Health System

LPN Family Care

Care New England Health System West Warwick, RI 02893, US
Job Summary

Responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the RN in the observation, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
  • Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients using proper techniques, procedures and safety precautions to meet individual patient needs.
  • Administer oral, IV intramuscular, subcutaneous and related medications according to established policies and procedures.
  • Monitors IV infusions and blood transfusions on assigned patients including observing and regulating the flow rate and observing insertion site.
  • Assist physicians and patients during examinations, procedures and/or diagnostic tests as required.
  • Observe assigned patients and report any patient care problem, change in patient condition or unexpected occurrences to RN.
  • Provide patient/family teaching and evaluate patient’s understanding. Assist with patient discharge or transport planning.
  • Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
  • RI State Licensure is also required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

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