Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Neuro / Stroke Unit-Full Time WKND

Job Description

Up to a $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!

Position Summary :

Provides high quality nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains collaborative relationships with other nursing staff members, physicians and ancillary staff to provide this care. Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical skill through continuing education / in-services and self‐study activities.

Education, License & Cert :

The staff nurse must be a an LPN currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state.

Experience :

The staff practical nurse must be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. In addition, the staff LPN must meet individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain CPR certification.

If working in Pennsylvania : this individual must have completed the IV therapy curriculum requirements as noted in the Pennsylvania Code, Section 21.203. If not completed at the time of hire, the individual must complete a Board‐approved, LPN IV Therapy Education Program prior to independently practicing IV therapy.

Essential Functions :

Works collaboratively with and under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate observations of patient to members of the healthcare team

Supports the philosophy and objectives of the nursing department

Assists the Registered Nurse with nursing process.

Participates in patient data collection, including the admission process

Contributes in determining outcomes (goals) that will involve the patient and family

Implements plan of care in collaboration with the nursing team

Assists RN to evaluate patient's response to interventions

Recommends changes in plan of care to RN and participates in patient care conferences

Demonstrates competence in performance of nursing skills and procedures relative to clinical area and scope of practice.

Practices within the scope of nursing care consistent with policies and procedures and Pennsylvania licensure for LPNs

Partners with the RN to implement evidence‐based interventions and treatments unique to the patient need

Assists with health education of patients and family, utilizing patient education resources

Prioritizes work assignments and sets goals in order to manage daily patient assignments

Documents in a thorough, concise, timely manner according to the nursing department standards.

Accurately documents and reports changes in patient's conditions to the RN

Fulfills professional role expectations and requirements.

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the organization's mission and vision

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with nursing and inter-professional team to promote efficiency and to provide quality patient care

Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues by recognizing and utilizing opportunities to teach other staff members, participating in orientation of new employees and collaborating with faculty in clinical experiences for healthcare students

Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning by assessing and identifying personal learning needs, developing a plan to maintain skills and competence in clinical practice or role performance, and then completing the plan. Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency

Evaluates personal strengths and weakness

Participates in performance improvement activities to enable changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system

Participates in efforts to minimize costs and unnecessary duplication in patient care

Other Duties :

Utilizes time between patient care procedures to maintain clean and orderly work environment and help other nurses with patient care.

It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

updated 10-18-24

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.