Licensed Practical Nurse - Advanced Medical - Night
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse III (LPN III) functions as an integral part of the patient care team, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role is on the 3 West unit, a 30-bed unit with a primary focus on advanced Medical/Surgical and stroke care. An individualized orientation program with knowledgeable preceptors is provided to focus on clinical skill development and enhancement of the professional role within the Med-Surg environment. The LPN III role includes IV therapy and reflects the full scope of practice as outlined in the PA Practical Nurse Law, including recognition and treatment of physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical / Vocational Nursing required.
- Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills.
- Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
- Eligible for / or currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.
- For Emergency Department, successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required within 6 months of hire.
- Cath Lab: Critical Care and/or Emergency Room experienced required. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
- Emergency Department: Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Accurately transcribes physician’s orders within scope of practice.
- Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
- Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
- Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for assisting in the completion of patient admission and documentation throughout hospitalization.
- Collects data, identifies priority problems and documents on the Plan of Care in PCS.
- Effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.
- Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately and reports to the Registered Nurse.
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to identify and initiate appropriate interventions to deal with problems/needs/education.
- Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
- Safely administers medications within the practice setting.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Safely positions, transfers & transports patients.
- Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
