Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Acute Care Mt Gretna - Days

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

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.

As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.

Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation.

With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.

Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Philhaven

Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm.

The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.

At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.

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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