Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Acute Care - Days / Evenings

Wednesday, October 30, 2024In Person

Nursing & Allied Health Hiring Event

WellSpan Philhaven Hospital

11 : 00 a.m. 2 : 00 p.m.

Learn more about Nursing and Allied Health opportunities at WellSpan Philhaven Hospital.

OCT302024In Person

Nursing & Allied Health Hiring Event

WellSpan Philhaven Hospital

• Full time (80 hours biweekly)
• 7 am to 3 : 30 pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• 10% weekend differential included

Sign on Bonus Eligible

General Summary

Provides nursing care to patients at an advanced level of practice. Takes patient vital signs, assists with procedures / examinations, administers medications, assists patient with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, etc.

and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care.

• Under appropriate supervision, administers and controls narcotics and medications.
• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients / families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in beds, and turns the patients.
• Checks patient's vital signs.
• Charts results of various tests.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Provides health care instruction / education to patient and family members.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of patients' medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.
• Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

Physical Demands :

• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Kneeling / Crouching, Repetitive Motions, Reaching Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination - Occasionally
• Carrying / Lifting & Pushing / Pulling - Occasionally (up to 50lbs)
• Talking, Hearing - Frequently

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training Required

Work Experience :

1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses :

• Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training :

• Completion of accredited LPN program. Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS / PALS certification, as required. Upon Hire Required

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