Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Job summary

WellSpan Health’s Emergency Department at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time night shifts (7:00pm–7:00am) with weekend/holiday rotations. The role covers 24/7 care for a wide range of acute conditions and offers sign-on bonus eligibility.

You will perform advanced nursing duties, monitor vitals, administer medications, assist with procedures, and support patient and family education in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with

Qualifications

• Certificate program post-high school vocational training required.
• 1 year relevant nursing experience required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required (multi-state eligibility preferred).
• ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and controls narcotics and medications under supervision.
• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families per hospital standards.
• Helps patients in and out of chairs, lifts patients, and positions patients in beds.
• Checks patient vital signs and reports changes to clinicians.
• Documents results of tests and monitors patient condition.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists clinicians during examinations.
• Provides health education to patients and families and ensures confidentiality of records.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient care

Nursing procedures

Education

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Job description

Department Summary

The Emergency Department is a 21-bed, full-service unit providing 24/7 emergency care to patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions. Our multidisciplinary team delivers rapid assessment, stabilization, treatment, and coordination of care for a broad spectrum of conditions ranging from minor illnesses and injuries to life-threatening medical and traumatic emergencies. Care provided includes emergency assessment, resuscitation, cardiac and stroke care, trauma stabilization, behavioral health support, and coordination of inpatient and specialty services. In our fast-paced environment, we are committed to delivering timely, compassionate, patient-centered care and achieving exceptional patient outcomes.

Job Description

Full-time (72 hours biweekly)

7:00pm-7:00am

Weekend and holiday rotation

Sign-on bonus eligible!!

Department Summary

The Emergency Department is a 21-bed, full-service unit providing 24/7 emergency care to patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and traumatic conditions. Our multidisciplinary team delivers rapid assessment, stabilization, treatment, and coordination of care for a broad spectrum of conditions ranging from minor illnesses and injuries to life-threatening medical and traumatic emergencies. Care provided includes emergency assessment, resuscitation, cardiac and stroke care, trauma stabilization, behavioral health support, and coordination of inpatient and specialty services. In our fast-paced environment, we are committed to delivering timely, compassionate, patient-centered care and achieving exceptional patient outcomes.

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.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares and maintains records of patient charges.

Qualifications

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
• Rhythm recognition course per unit of assignment. Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS/PALS certification, as required. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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About Us

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.

About The Team

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital

Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.