Licensed Practical Nurse - ED - .6 - Day Shift - 24 Hours Per Week

Schuylkill • Hazleton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network, consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. It is a Magnet(tm) Hospital, honored five times for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. The network is committed to teamwork, compassion, technology, and delivering the best health care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) manages individualized, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles, adhering to departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Technical School Diploma LPN Program
• Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills, critical thinking, and ability to concentrate.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing intervention, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and theories related to the care of patients in their patient population.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Works within Scope of Practice for the LPN, as outlined by the Pennsylvania Code.
• Identifies and/or assumes activities relative to the developmental needs of the unit and the nursing department.
• Identifies discharge-planning needs of patient/family/significant other on admission and throughout the course of care.
• Identifies patient care problems and communicates them to RN.
• Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team in order to ensure quality care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree