Licensed Practical Nurse - OB/GYN Queen Street York - Full Time

Wellspan Health • York, PA

105d

About The Position

Performs screening to determine appropriate avenue for care of patients. Functions as a member of the health care team at an intermediate nursing level to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills and experience. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. In addition, serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff.

Requirements

• Diploma Program Certificate of completion (degree or diploma) from an accredited LPN program.
• 1 year Clinical nursing experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire.
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Certificate of completion (degree or diploma) from an accredited LPN program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire.
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and gathers information.
• Performs specialized procedures, examinations and/or tests as ordered and aligned with the Ambulatory Clinical Scope Document, such as urinary catheterization and insertion of intravenous lines (IV) with an approved IV certification training.
• Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies and medications.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required, when applicable.
• Handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Assesses sterility of instruments, ensures they are intact, and supplies are set-up.
• Relays information and facilitates communication between the provider and the patient concerning patient care.
• In collaboration with Physician/APP, reinforces health education, counseling, and advice to patients and families on topics such as healthy lifestyle changes.
• Effectively assesses patient educational needs, prioritizes patient's learning needs, identifies barriers to learning, and uses various educational tools to encourage the non-adherent patient.
• Evaluates patient's/caller's health status based upon presenting symptoms and follows defined protocols.
• Determines the urgency for care and directs patient/caller to the most appropriate level of care.
• Tracks, reviews, and monitors the follow-up of diagnostic test results to ensure the physician/APP have verified results and patient has been notified.
• Provides related education, counseling, ongoing review, and monitoring regarding diagnostic tests under the collaboration of the Physician/APP.
• Assists in the management of patient care between visits.
• Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorizations and/or scheduling of appointments for patients who are ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Maintains patient records to ensure accurate documentation of the patient's medical treatment.
• Documents and processes prescription requests and refills per Physician/APP order and or policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree