Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department

WellSpan Health•Lewisburg, PA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department, an around-the-clock, 21-bed unit serving patients of all ages with acute illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions. The multidisciplinary team provides rapid assessment, stabilization, treatment, and care coordination for conditions ranging from minor complaints to life-threatening emergencies. Care includes emergency assessment, resuscitation, cardiac and stroke care, trauma stabilization, behavioral health support, and coordination with inpatient and specialty services. Under appropriate supervision, the nurse administers and controls medications, provides general and personal care, checks vital signs, monitors patient condition, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, arranges ordered services, and educates patients and families. The role also includes maintaining confidential and accurate medical records, supporting a safe therapeutic environment, and performing nursing administrative duties. The position is full-time, scheduled 72 hours biweekly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensed Practical Nurse license upon hire, or Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Rhythm recognition course for the assigned unit upon hire.
ACLS/PALS certification upon hire, as required.

Responsibilities

Administer and control narcotics and medications under appropriate supervision.
Provide general nursing and personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, changing linens and bed pans, and positioning patients.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
Help patients transfer to and from chairs, lift and reposition patients, and raise patients in beds.
Check patient vital signs, chart test results, monitor medical conditions, and report changes to appropriate personnel.
Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assist with patient assessment.
Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Arrange ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Provide health care instruction and education to patients and family members.
Maintain accurate, confidential patient medical records and prepare and maintain records of patient charges.
Perform nursing administrative duties and ensure adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment.
Apply age-specific knowledge and assessment to provide appropriate care to assigned patient populations.
Follow safety, quality, environmental, and infection-control policies and procedures; report errors and hazards and participate in safety education and root cause analyses as required.
Provide outstanding customer service, foster teamwork, and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.