Licensed Practical Nurse III - Emergency Dept - Evening
Licensed Practical Nurse III - Emergency Dept - Evening
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Job Description
LPN - Emergency Department
- 30-bed Emergency Care Unit
- Rapid paced high acuity unit with 155 visits per day; > 55000 annual visits
- ACLS PALS and EKG provided
- An orientation program facilitated by a Clinical Educator focused on Emergency Nursing especially for the novice nurse
- Emergency Nursing Association (ENA) orientation curriculum offered (online)
- Full time (72 hours biweekly)
- Shift: 12 hour Evening rotation
- Every third weekend
- Eligible for shift and weekend differential
Position Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as an integral part of the patient care team by providing and being accountable for direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. The LPN III role includes IV therapy and reflects the full scope of the practice as outlined in the 1990 and future revisions / additions of the PA Practical Nurse Law. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Class Specifics
appropriately to emergency situations.
transcribes physicians orders within scope of practice.
chart check to ensure no missed orders.
therapeutic communication skills.
involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
ability to communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
as a resource person regarding patient care specialty area orientation and teaching of staff.
responsibility and accountability for assisting in the completion of patient admission and documentation throughout hospitalization.
data identifies priority problems and documents on the Plan of Care in PCS.
problem-solving skills related to patient status.
critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately and reports to the Registered Nurse.
with the Registered Nurse to Identify and initiate appropriate interventions to deal with problems/needs/education.
and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
administers medications within the practice setting.
proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Safely positions transfers & transports patients.
as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes but is not limited to admissions discharges education documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Standards
Education: A. Graduate of an accredited School of Practical / Vocational Nursing required. B. Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills. For Emergency Department successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required within 6 months of hire.
Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.
Cath Lab: Critical Care and/or Emergency Room experienced required. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
Emergency Department: Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience preferred.
Certifications/Licensure: Eligible for / or currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania. CPR certification required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
