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Licensed Practical Nurse Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Location: Christiansted, VI - 00820 Positions available: 1

Job #: 120191 Work At Home option: No

Posted: 4/16/2024 Updated: 4/18/2024 Expires: 6/15/2024

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POSITION SUMMARY
The LPN Under immediate supervision of a Registered Nurse provides provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and reports changes noted in patient’s status and documents in Meditech System.
Functions within the limits of the Virgin Islands Practice Act; hospital policies and procedures
Cares for patients’ health by contributing to the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.
Promotes patient's independence by assisting in the establishment of patient care goals; teaching patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions and/or referring to Registered Nurse, Physician or appropriate clinical provider.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Ensures operation of equipment by auditing dates on and reporting upcoming preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Performs additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma from a LPN/LVN program
Highly effective verbal and communication skills
Current VI Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license
Current, ACLS, BLS, PALS, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (or related course) certification or evidence of continuing education toward requirements (requirements will be based on assigned business unit)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations that apply to the practice of in an inpatient care setting.
Knowledge of hospital/departmental policies and procedures, emergency protocols, Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid services and all other local and federal regulatory standards
Ability to make presentations before management, public groups, and staff.
Knowledge of analytical and grammatical skills necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Skilled in maintaining records and preparing reports.
Ability to (or possess the skill level to gain ability to) define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; also apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Familiarity with spreadsheet and overall computer skills.
Ability to work with a wide variety of other professionals and staff engaged in the delivery of health care services.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to gain the confidence and respect of the public to be served.
Ability to work well independently including without administrative support when required.
Organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills are essential.
Ability to work in a highly visible position undergoing significant changes with multiple constituents, each with demands exceeding resources.
Ability to work independently, as part of a team and be available.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to display time management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Employee will work in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand hygiene practices, Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated; is subject to interruptions and noise daily.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members) as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development. Possess near vision acuity for accurate reading of equipment and recording on patient charts. Must be physically able to lift, support, and move patients.

Employer Research

Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital
Is a Local Government employer
http://www.jflusvi.org

Company Profile:
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250-499 employees

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Location/Work Site Information

Address: 4007 DIAMOND RUBY, Christiansted, VI 00820

Work At Home option:

Public Transportation Accessible:

Yes

Location/Work Site Industry (NAICS):

Other General Government Support (92119)

Compensation and Hours

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Dental, Holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Relocation Assistance, Retirement/Pension, Sick Leave, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular

Shift: Not Applicable

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Minimum Experience Required: Not Specified

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Minimum Education Level Required: 2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School

Required License/Certification: VI Licensed LPN and BLS

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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in St. Croix, VI for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses and for the related occupational group of Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations on May 20, 2024 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	0

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There were no available job openings advertised online in St. Croix, VI for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses on May 20, 2024. There are also no available job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations in St. Croix, VI on May 20, 2024.

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