Graduate Practical Nurse: Mentored Clinical Transition

Independence Health System Inc.; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. in Latrobe, PA seeks a Graduate Practical Nurse to join a structured transition program.

The graduate, from a State Board-approved PN program and not yet licensed, will provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Participants will be paired with a nurse mentor for one-on-one support as they progress through learning and clinical practice experiences designed to bridge student roles to professional practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State Board-approved practical nurse program.
• Not yet licensed; examination for licensure not completed.
• Willing to work under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Assist RN with admissions data collection and focused assessments.
• Support development and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in mentor program to transition to practice.

Job description

Independence Health System Inc. in Latrobe, PA seeks a Graduate Practical Nurse to join a structured transition program.

The graduate, from a State Board-approved PN program and not yet licensed, will provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Participants will be paired with a nurse mentor for one-on-one support as they progress through learning and clinical practice experiences designed to bridge student roles to professional practice.