Licensed Practical Nurse, In-Patient Unit Opportunities (Full Time, Part Time)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health network as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where your skills and compassion will make a difference in patient care. This role offers opportunities to work in a supportive environment, engaging with a dedicated team that values excellence and teamwork. You will be responsible for administering treatments, documenting care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient-centered care. With a commitment to your professional growth and a focus on providing safe and compassionate care, this position is ideal for those eager to contribute to a community-focused healthcare environment. Your journey in nursing starts here, where every day brings new opportunities to impact lives positively.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and hold a current PA license.
• New or experienced candidates are welcome with an individualized orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments and medications according to physician’s orders.
• Documents patient care and reports changes in condition to RN.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Documentation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Pennsylvania nursing school for LPN

Current Pennsylvania License

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, In-Patient Unit Opportunities (Full Time, Part Time)

Licensed Practical Nurse, In-Patient Unit Opportunities (Full Time, Part Time)

Locations:

• Coaldale, PA - 360 W Ruddle St
• Lehighton, PA - 500 St. Luke's Drive
• Quakertown, PA - 3000 John Fries Highway
• Stroudsburg, PA - 100 St. Lukes Lane
• Easton, PA - 1872 St Lukes Blvd

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R090653

About St. Luke's:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate, and quality patient-centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

St. Luke’s University Health Network nurses practice in a premier environment of transformational leadership facilitated by our mission to be recognized as expert providers of innovative, personalized, and maximally-safe patient care. St. Luke’s fosters an environment of partnership with other members of the health care team, while also placing high importance on developing nurses’ skills and celebrating the successes of our nursing team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in interdisciplinary team and rehab meetings.
• Administers treatments and medications according to physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner; records the treatments and medications.
• Documents resident/patient care provided and response or lack of response to interventions and the treatment provided.
• Assumes and reports to the RN changes in resident/patient condition. Assists with admission/transfer/discharge of residents/patients.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

Training and Experience: New or experienced. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.

Education: Graduate of accredited Pennsylvania nursing school for LPN. Current Pennsylvania License.

Physical and Sensory Requirements: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop and bend, crouch, kneel, and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen).

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.