LPN - Public Health
Location: Denver Colorado
Description: Denver Health is at present recruited LPN - Public Health right now, this occupation will be placed in Colorado. More details about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. 1+ years of recent LPN experience required. Bilingual preferred. Experience in Public Health, Family Planning or STDs preferred.
Under close supervision of an RN, Care Provider, or Nursing Clinical C! oordinator provides direct patient care in accordance with established protocols. Assists RNs and Care Providers with procedures, medication administration, phlebotomy, and limited laboratory procedures. Assesses patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents patient's medical status throughout the patient's course of treatment
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience: Typically, one year directly related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintain current knowledge of all agency and deparmental policies, protocols, and updates. Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment. Physical assessment skills sufficient to perform,STD examinations, collect lab specimens, and document care. In! terpersonal communication skills to communicate with clinic st! aff and diverse patient population. Clerical skills. Effective time utilization. Certifications and Licenses: Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR. Active Licensed Practical Nurse License in the state of Colorado or qualifying compact state. +
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in perfor! mance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:26:39 GMT