JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, plans, prioritizes and implements patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse; promotes patients' self care and appropriately assists with their activities of daily living; documents patient care, identifying and reporting pertinent information to the Registered Nurse; porters patients/supplies to and from various areas of the hospital; responds to Codes and assists with emergency response procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. May be reassigned throughout the department as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Must be currently registered with the N.B Association of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Emergency/Critical Care experience.
• Current BCLS Certification – C level.
• The candidate must have successfully completed the ANBLPN requirements for medication administration including injectables. LPN's who have not passed medications in the past 24 months must successfully complete 6 RN supervised medication passes to be deemed qualified.
• Demonstrated competency in the following nursing skills: blood glucose testing using a diagnostic device; IV therapy (line maintenance/insertions); insertion and maintenance of urinary catheters; phlebotomy; dressings; medication administration; and cast removal.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform duties of the position- i.e. heavy lifts and transfers, sustained chest compressions, subduing violent individuals.
• Good work record.
• Current CVAD certification

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities
• Prioritizes and delivers complex patient care
• Administration of oral and IV medications
• Performs the duties of the position including responding to codes within the facility
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of work

COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Assessment skills
• Patient/client focus
• Planning and prioritizing work
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.