License Practical Nurse-Pre-Admission Testing (Full Time, Days)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Easton, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers nursing care for patients across their life span, and through certain aspects of the nursing process including data collection, implementing plan of care as directed, observing, reporting and documenting the effects of care. These nursing functions of the LPN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Practical Nurse Law, Pennsylvania Code Title 49 Professional & Vocational Standards, hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the hospital Philosophy of Nursing.

Requirements

• Graduate of licensed practical nursing program.
• Basic computer skills needed
• Multi state license within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year nursing experience preferred.
• Individualized orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Established and maintains an accurate data base for each patient directed to his/her care.
• Observes and reports general and specific changes in the patient’s physical and psychological health status.
• Implements and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with the care plan and established policy and procedure.
• Administers medications to patient within scope of practice.
• Functions as a role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
• Maintains responsibility for own personal development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the department.
• May Perform IV Therapy in accordance with State Practice Act.
• Must be able to float as needed per unit and hospital policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed