Licensed Practical Nurse, In-Patient Units, Opportunities at Select Campuses

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

14d

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. Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.  As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. St. Luke’s University Health Network nurses practice in a premier environment of transformational leadership facilitated by our mission to be recognized as expert providers of innovative, personalized and maximally-safe patient care. St. Luke’s fosters an environment of partnership with other members of the health care team, while also placing high importance on developing nurses’ skills and celebrating the successes of our nursing team. The Licensed Practical Nurse works in collaboration with the treatment team to provide direct patient care and skilled tasks under the direction of a Physician, Advanced Practitioner or Registered Nurse. Our LPNs facilitate communication between members of the health care team, patients and families.

Requirements

• New or experienced
• Individualized orientation program for all areas
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Graduate of accredited Pennsylvania nursing school for LPN
• Current Pennsylvania License

Responsibilities

• Licensed Practical Nurse Participates in interdisciplinary team and rehab meetings.
• Administers treatments and medications according to physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner records the treatments and medications.
• Documents resident/patient care provided and response or lack of response to interventions and the treatment provided.
• Assumes and reports to the RN changes in resident/patient condition.
• Assists with admission/transfer/discharge of residents/patients
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees