LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - Cardiac Unit- Per-Diem

MMC #1; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,234,880; Full time

Job summary

MMC #1 at Liberty Street Hospital in Meadville, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Cardiac Unit on a per-diem basis. The role focuses on coordinating patient care using the nursing process and contributing to patient and family teaching.

Ideal candidates have a current LPN license and are comfortable with flexible scheduling and leadership within a care team. Per-diem nurses set hours per unit policy and support the team in delivering high-quality cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Experience may include specialty units depending on unit policy.
• Current State Nursing License.
• Two years nursing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for patients using the nursing process.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership while working cooperatively with other health care providers.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - Cardiac Unit- Per-Diem

Locations

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LIBERTY STREET HOSPITAL
MEADVILLE, PA 16335, USA

Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

SUMMARY
Coordinate total nursing care for patients using nursing standards and the nursing process; participate in patient and family teaching; provide leadership working cooperatively with other health care providers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing.

Specialty units may have additional requirements according to their policy.

Current State Nursing License.

• Work Hour Limitation
  Leadership acknowledges that Per Diem (PD) employees are not permitted to work in excess of 1,820 hours per calendar year.
• Scheduling Requirements for Applicants Seeking Extended Hours
  PD applicants requesting to work more than 24 hours per week shall be required to fulfill one weekend per month or two weekend shifts per month, as determined by the operational needs of the unit. Additionally, such employees will be scheduled for two holidays per year, rotating between winter and summer assignments.
• Traditional Per Diem Commitment
  Applicants seeking a traditional PD schedule (approximately 16 hours per month) must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week, or an equivalent of 16 hours per month. Final approval of this arrangement will be at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• Experience Preference
  A minimum of two years of nursing experience is preferred but not required. The hiring manager will determine eligibility based on the applicant’s interview performance and relevant professional experience.

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