Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Acute Care - Days / Evenings

Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Acute Care - Days / EveningsLocation : WellSpan Philhaven, Mount Gretna, PASchedule : Full TimeFull time (80 hours biweekly)7 am to 3 : 30 pmRotating weekends and holidays10% weekend differential includedSign on Bonus EligibleGeneral SummaryProvides 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 - OccasionallyCarrying / Lifting & Pushing / Pulling - Occasionally (up to 50lbs)Talking, Hearing - FrequentlyQualificationsMinimum Education : Certificate Program Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training RequiredWork Experience : 1 year Relevant experience.

RequiredLicenses : Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required orLicensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCourses and Training : Completion of accredited LPN program.

Upon Hire Required andACLS / PALS certification, as required. Upon Hire RequiredApply NowYou’re unique and you belong here.

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