Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Services -Full Time

Provides high quality nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• LPN license in the state of practice
• Completed IV therapy curriculum requirements in Pennsylvania, or completion of a Board-approved, LPN IV Therapy Education Program within 6 months
• Maintain CPR certification
• Collaborative work with and under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Participate in patient data collection, including the admission process
• Contribute to determining outcomes (goals) that will involve the patient and family
• Implement plan of care in collaboration with the nursing team
• Assist RN to evaluate patient's response to interventions
• Recommend changes in plan of care to RN and participate in patient care conferences
• Demonstrate competence in performance of nursing skills and procedures relative to clinical area and scope of practice
• Practice within the scope of nursing care consistent with policies and procedures and Pennsylvania licensure for LPNs
• Partner with the RN to implement evidence-based interventions and treatments unique to the patient need
• Assist with health education of patients and family, utilizing patient education resources
• Prioritize work assignments and set goals in order to manage daily patient assignments
• Document in a thorough, concise, timely manner according to the nursing department standards

Benefits

• Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus