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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)
• PRN - will need to work a min of 24 hours off shift per 6 week schedule
• 12 hour day/evening/night
• Weekend and Holiday as needed
• Shift and Weekend Differential Eligibility

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Job Class Specifics
1. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
2. Accurately transcribes physicians orders within scope of practice.
3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
4. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
5. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
6. Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
7. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care specialty area orientation and teaching of staff.
8. Assumes responsibility and accountability for assisting in the completion of patient admission and documentation throughout hospitalization.
9. Collects data identifies priority problems and documents on the Plan of Care in PCS.
10. Effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.
11. Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately and reports to the Registered Nurse.
12. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to Identify and initiate appropriate interventions to deal with problems/needs/education.
13. Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
14. Safely administers medications within the practice setting.
15. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Safely positions transfers & transports patients.
16. Functions 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.

Department Specifics:

complaint-focused data and thoroughly documents in EMR. Reports pertinent data findings to RN and/or physician.
role and responsibility of prompt reporting to the RN and/or provider of physical emotional sexual abuse and/or neglect.
interventions according to approved departmental format.
knowledge and skills remain current to meet the unique needs of the infant pediatric adult and older adult patient related to functional capacity physical limitations psychosocial needs and age/population-associated illnesses.
operates and maintains equipment used in assigned duties.
completes annual ED skills day for all other unit specific competencies and reviews.
in collaboration with the Emergency Department provider to deliver care to patients assigned to basic care.
applies orthopedic splints and dressings with associated patient/family teaching as directed.
completes and transmits 12 lead EKGs.
proficient phlebotomy skills on all age groups and processes specimens to assure proper handling labeling and EDM documentation.

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.