License Practical Nurse-Pre-Admission Testing (Full Time, Days)
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Job Location:
Easton, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers nursing care for patients across their life span and through certain aspects of the nursing process including data collection implementing plan of care as directed observing reporting and documenting the effects of care. These nursing functions of the LPN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Practical Nurse Law Pennsylvania Code Title 49 Professional & Vocational Standards hospital policy the hospital Mission Statement and the hospital Philosophy of Nursing.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Established and maintains an accurate data base for each patient directed to his/her care.
- Observes and reports general and specific changes in the patients physical and psychological health status.
- Implements and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with the care plan and established policy and procedure.
- Administers medications to patient within scope of practice.
- Functions as a role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
- Maintains responsibility for own personal development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
- Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the department.
May Perform IV Therapy in accordance with State Practice Act.
Must be able to float as needed per unit and hospital policy.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Sit up to 8 hours per day; l hour at a time. Stand for up to 2 hours per day; Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to general near far color and peripheral vision depth perception and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen).
EDUCATION:
Graduate of licensed practical nursing program.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
One year nursing experience preferred. Individualized orientation program.
Basic computer skills needed
Multi state license within one year of hire.
Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!
St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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- Administration And Accounting
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- Bid Management
- Inventory Management
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About Company
We are a nonprofit, nationally recognized health network providing care at 15 campuses and 300+ locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Find care today!
