Certification Details Must have IV certification, must be attached to the submission packet. Must have BLS certification, must be attached to the candidate submission (Must be through the American Heart Association). Job Details The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse works with critically ill patients who require the use of monitoring devices, measuring heart rates, breathing rates, blood pressure and oxygen levels. The LPN/LVN may monitor the patient at bedside and provide medications and other support as needed, or sometimes the monitoring is done remotely from a central location, such as the nurses station. The LPN/LVN should demonstrate the following basic competencies: Basic and advanced life support, Dysrhythmia monitoring techniques, interpretation and treatment, Medication dosage calculation, patient monitoring for medication effects, continuous medication infusion administration (non-titrated vasoactive agents, anti-arrhythmic agents, platelet inhibitors and/or insulin). Patient monitoring using standardized procedures for pre-, intra, and post procedures (TEE, cardiac catheterization with PCI, cardioversion, bronchoscopy, EGD, PEG placement, chest tube insertion). Recognition of the symptoms and signs of cardiopulmonary emergencies and the initiation of standardized interventions to stabilize the patient awaiting transfer to critical care. Hemodynamic monitoring including equipment setup and troubleshooting, monitoring and recognition of signs and symptoms of patient instability. Interpretation of ABGs and communication of the findings. Assessment of the ventilated patient to assure delivery of the prescribed treatment and proper patient response. Recognition of indications for and management of the patient requiring non-invasive 02 delivery systems including oral airways, bipap and nasal CPAP. Assessment and understanding of long term mechanical ventilation and weaning. Assessment, monitoring and managing of patients who require renal therapeutic interventions such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation, stents, and urostomies. Recognition of the indications for and complications of enteral and parental nutrition. Recognition of and evaluation of the family's needs for more involvement in the care to aid in transition from hospital to home. The LPN/LVN should have the following characteristics: advocacy, clinical judgment, caring practices, systems thinking, response to diversity, collaboration, clinical inquiry and also be a teacher to educate the patients and their families. Job Requirements Must have CO LPN or multi-state compact license, must be attached to resume. Must have IV certification, this must be attached to the submission packet. Must have BLS certification must be attached to the candidate submission (Must be through the American Heart Association), RQI certifications will not be accepted. Patient Ratios 1:6. Schedule Information What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift). Additional Details Facility Setting? Recruiter: [Sensitive information redacted] Will position be required to float to other units? Number of beds in your facility? Years of experience required? Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process? [Sensitive information redacted] Willing to review clinicians with pending state license? Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring?