2B Med Surg FT Days LPN Abington

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides patient- and family-centered care to a diverse patient population, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting each patient's cultural beliefs and values. Under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and physicians, the LPN plans, implements, and evaluates care and performs selected nursing actions within the licensed practical nurse's scope of practice. The LPN uses sound nursing judgment and works as a member of the healthcare team to support safe, compassionate, coordinated care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Technical School Diploma.
Passed the Pennsylvania Board Association examination for Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed Practical Nurse license for Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients and families in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and engaging patients and families as partners.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge of patient evaluation and care, including contributing to treatment plans in partnership with the care team.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to identify learning priorities and needs.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them within the applicable LPN scope of practice.
Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to reinforce discharge plans and help arrange follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient observation, evaluation, and clinical judgment within the applicable LPN scope of practice.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including assisting with patient movement and lateral transfers.
Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, family members or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients' and families' preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and family learning needs and priorities, reinforce education, and provide follow-up education about the patient's condition, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects each patient's preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Participate in hospital- and practice-based committees, including safety and quality improvement committees.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Use information technology to document and communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Pursue continued professional growth and development and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies and guidelines related to evidence-based patient care.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Contribute to monitoring nursing quality outcomes to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Communicate with the registered nurse, physician, and other care team members when a patient's condition deteriorates, changes significantly, fails to respond to therapy, becomes unstable, or requires immediate assistance.
Collect and evaluate data within the LPN scope of practice under the applicable Pennsylvania or New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
Work closely with the registered nurse to ensure safe, quality care.
Administer medications as permitted by the applicable state Nurse Practice Act.
Reinforce discharge plans and partner with patients and families on post-discharge needs and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time