Brown University Health
Position:
LPN – Pediatric Emergency
Employer:
Brown University Health
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager and the general supervision of the Professional, Registered Nurse, the LPN assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge with consideration of the aging process throughout the Brown University Health, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to symbolize the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. All employees are also expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences; Patient and Community Focus; and Collaborate.
Responsibilities
Assists the Professional Nurse with the assessment of nursing care needs and implementation of the plan of care.
Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
Inserts intravenous lines, including IVs.
Hangs labeled intravenous solutions, including 20 meq KCL/Liter and vitamins per policy.
Suctions patients (naso/pharyngeal and oral).
Sets up enteral feedings: primes tubing, positions patient, flushes feeding, adds ordered nutrients, adds free water, clamps tubing, and reports deviations and patient response.
Measures central venous pressure.
Changes sterile dressings for central lines, tubes, drains, and subcutaneous packing.
Performs tracheostomy care: inflating/deflating cuffs, suctioning, and cleaning inner cannula.
Removes patient from ventilator and manually ventilates (ambu).
Inserts urinary catheters (except in patients with genitourinary repair or pediatric patients). Irrigates Foley catheters intermittently or continuously.
Irrigates and packs selected non‑communicating wounds above the fascia level, nasogastric tubes, and gastrointestinal tubes.
Administers medications and treatments as approved by RIH policy and procedures.
Organizes work and sets priorities in collaboration with the professional, registered nurse.
Reports all pertinent observations, documents patient condition changes, responses to interventions, and actions taken.
Records selected treatments and procedures.
Maintains patient and family confidentiality per established standards.
Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
Performs duties generally described in CNAI and CNAII position description.
Works collaboratively with other healthcare providers.
Assists with cardiac monitoring: sets alarm limits, recognizes NSR, reports lethal dysrhythmias.
Cares for patient receiving intravenous fluids, sets up IVs (no meds), primes tubing, and sets up pump.
Assists with the identification of learning needs and development of a plan to meet those needs.
Supports and reinforces teaching done by the Professional, Registered Nurse.
Emergency and Safety Conduct
Identifies cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.
Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs, and infection control measures.
Reviews fire, disaster, and infection control in manual.
Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
Checks emergency equipment.
Reports unsafe situations to the Professional Registered Nurse or the Clinical Manager.
Lifts correctly to avoid harm to self and utilizes assistive devices when available.
Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
Utilizes side rails and restraints per nursing procedure and Rhode Island Hospital policy.
Adheres to fall precaution protocol.
Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.
Professional Conduct
Engages in lifelong learning to expand capacity of self and others.
Meets and maintains competency requirements per nursing credentialing policy procedures.
Maintains a pattern of reliable attendance, punctuality, and completion of timely work assignments.
Responds willingly to the special needs of the department (flexibility with time).
Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in a cost‑effective manner.
Participates in unit activities including meetings and projects such as Quality Assurance and Improvement.
Participates in the orientation of all team members.
Participates in appropriate staff education programs to maintain and expand job knowledge and skills.
Establishes annual developmental goals in collaboration with Clinical Manager.
Utilizes appropriate resources in administering care to patients and families.
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Successful completion of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program, including entry level credentialing of selected skills.
Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Two years medical/surgical nursing experience and telemetry experience required.
Two years endoscopy experience preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.
Pay Range $23.81 – $37.85
Location 593 Eddy Street – Hasbro – N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type and Shift Work Type: 11:00a – 11:30p Work Shift: Evening
Union United Nurses And Allied Professional
Equal Employment Opportunity Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Job Classification
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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LPN – Pediatric Emergency
Employer:
Brown University Health
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager and the general supervision of the Professional, Registered Nurse, the LPN assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge with consideration of the aging process throughout the Brown University Health, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to symbolize the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. All employees are also expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences; Patient and Community Focus; and Collaborate.
Responsibilities
Assists the Professional Nurse with the assessment of nursing care needs and implementation of the plan of care.
Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
Inserts intravenous lines, including IVs.
Hangs labeled intravenous solutions, including 20 meq KCL/Liter and vitamins per policy.
Suctions patients (naso/pharyngeal and oral).
Sets up enteral feedings: primes tubing, positions patient, flushes feeding, adds ordered nutrients, adds free water, clamps tubing, and reports deviations and patient response.
Measures central venous pressure.
Changes sterile dressings for central lines, tubes, drains, and subcutaneous packing.
Performs tracheostomy care: inflating/deflating cuffs, suctioning, and cleaning inner cannula.
Removes patient from ventilator and manually ventilates (ambu).
Inserts urinary catheters (except in patients with genitourinary repair or pediatric patients). Irrigates Foley catheters intermittently or continuously.
Irrigates and packs selected non‑communicating wounds above the fascia level, nasogastric tubes, and gastrointestinal tubes.
Administers medications and treatments as approved by RIH policy and procedures.
Organizes work and sets priorities in collaboration with the professional, registered nurse.
Reports all pertinent observations, documents patient condition changes, responses to interventions, and actions taken.
Records selected treatments and procedures.
Maintains patient and family confidentiality per established standards.
Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
Performs duties generally described in CNAI and CNAII position description.
Works collaboratively with other healthcare providers.
Assists with cardiac monitoring: sets alarm limits, recognizes NSR, reports lethal dysrhythmias.
Cares for patient receiving intravenous fluids, sets up IVs (no meds), primes tubing, and sets up pump.
Assists with the identification of learning needs and development of a plan to meet those needs.
Supports and reinforces teaching done by the Professional, Registered Nurse.
Emergency and Safety Conduct
Identifies cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.
Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs, and infection control measures.
Reviews fire, disaster, and infection control in manual.
Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
Checks emergency equipment.
Reports unsafe situations to the Professional Registered Nurse or the Clinical Manager.
Lifts correctly to avoid harm to self and utilizes assistive devices when available.
Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
Utilizes side rails and restraints per nursing procedure and Rhode Island Hospital policy.
Adheres to fall precaution protocol.
Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.
Professional Conduct
Engages in lifelong learning to expand capacity of self and others.
Meets and maintains competency requirements per nursing credentialing policy procedures.
Maintains a pattern of reliable attendance, punctuality, and completion of timely work assignments.
Responds willingly to the special needs of the department (flexibility with time).
Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in a cost‑effective manner.
Participates in unit activities including meetings and projects such as Quality Assurance and Improvement.
Participates in the orientation of all team members.
Participates in appropriate staff education programs to maintain and expand job knowledge and skills.
Establishes annual developmental goals in collaboration with Clinical Manager.
Utilizes appropriate resources in administering care to patients and families.
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Successful completion of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program, including entry level credentialing of selected skills.
Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Two years medical/surgical nursing experience and telemetry experience required.
Two years endoscopy experience preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.
Pay Range $23.81 – $37.85
Location 593 Eddy Street – Hasbro – N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type and Shift Work Type: 11:00a – 11:30p Work Shift: Evening
Union United Nurses And Allied Professional
Equal Employment Opportunity Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Job Classification
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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