LPN SUBSIDIARY

Independence Health System•Youngwood, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN performs direct and indirect patient care, including laboratory and point-of-care testing, treatments, and medication or immunization administration, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN, and/or physician. The role supports physician practice clinical activities, quality control, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and office functions. The LPN gathers patient health information, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, provides education within the scope of practice, coordinates communications and care access, and maintains accurate patient documentation and records. The incumbent is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work, and may travel locally between system locations. The position involves direct patient care and use of protective equipment. When lifting more than 50 pounds, two-person assistance and/or a transfer device is required. A $3,000 sign-on bonus and tuition and loan forgiveness opportunities are noted.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

Previous LPN experience.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, while considering the patient’s physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Involve patients, families, and other healthcare providers in care when appropriate.
Complete physician-ordered patient treatments and testing, including point-of-care testing and required quality control.
Administer medications and immunizations using appropriate routes and age-specific techniques.
Document care completely, accurately, and promptly, including education provided and the patient’s understanding.
Provide patient and family education within scope of practice, assess educational needs and barriers, and supply appropriate materials or instructions.
Collaborate with physicians to support desired patient outcomes; prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures; and assist physicians with procedures as requested.
Promote patient safety, use two patient identifiers before care or testing, and label specimens and written documentation according to policy.
Follow infection-control practices and standard precautions; participate in non-punitive medication reporting and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate nursing leadership, sound judgment, accountability, problem-solving, appropriate delegation, resourcefulness, and patient advocacy.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new hires and/or students as needed.
Assist with organizational and departmental cost control, JCAHO and other regulatory compliance, and continuous survey readiness.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
Provide protocol- and physician-directed advice and direct patients to appropriate levels of care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as directed.
Support performance-improvement initiatives, collect data as directed, and incorporate implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain the care environment, replenish patient-care supplies daily, and keep the environment clean and safe.
Accurately record point-of-care results, follow up on out-of-range quality-control results before patient testing, and maintain testing logs and forms.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests under policy, and help maintain patient medical records for filing and retrieval.
Participate in other office functions and perform other duties as assigned.