Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg

WellSpan Health; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse at WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital to provide bedside nursing care on a 72-hour biweekly schedule (3 twelve-hour shifts per week, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM). Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting procedures under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, safety, and efficient care coordination across the care team. A valid LPN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• LPN license required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Completion of accredited LPN program required
• Rhythm recognition course per unit of assignment required
• ACL/PALS certification, as required

Responsibilities

• Administers and controls medications under supervision
• Provides general nursing and personal care to patients (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.)
• Maintains safe and therapeutic environment per hospital standards
• Positions patients, assists with mobility and transfers
• Monitors vital signs and documents results
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures
• Provides health education to patients and families
• Maintains confidential patient records and handles documentation
• Helps ensure adequate supplies and functioning equipment

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

Full-time (72 hours biweekly)

3 12 hour shifts per week, 1845-0715

Every 3rd weekend, every 3rd major and minor holiday

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
• ACL/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

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

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 Waynesboro Hospital

Established in 1922 and located in the southeast corner of Franklin County, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care. One of eight premier hospital in the WellSpan System, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital’s provides a community of 156,000 residents leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services, including award-winning stroke care. WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

We’re committed to improving the health of our community. At WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children’s events, “fun runs,” and more.