Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN Nights

Jobtailor; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced LPN/LVN to provide patient-centered care on the medical-surgical unit in Oakdale, PA. The role operates under supervision and collaborates with RNs to ensure quality outcomes.

Gathers patient data, carries out orders, and performs therapeutic procedures while complying with PAM Health policies. Prior ED/ICU exposure and vents/trachs/PICC lines familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold current licensure as an LPN/LVN in the practicing state.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred.
• Comfort working with vents/trachs/PICC lines preferred.
• Two years of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the nursing unit.
• Gather and report patient data.
• Carry out orders.
• Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner.
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Patient Data Gathering

Therapeutic Procedures

Vents Management

Trachs Management

PICC Line Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Job description

• Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN on the nursing unit
• Gather and report patient data
• Carry out orders
• Perform therapeutic procedures on patients in an age- and population-appropriate manner
• Follow PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides
• Current BLS certification required
• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments preferred
• Comfort working with vents/trachs/PICC lines preferred
• Two years of experience in direct patient care preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in providing nursing care under the direction of an RN, with a focus on patient data gathering, therapeutic procedures, and adherence to health policies. Holds essential certifications and experience in direct patient care, particularly in medical-surgical and critical care environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• BLS Certification
• Inpatient Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience
• Emergency Care Experience
• Direct Patient Care Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Data Gathering
• Therapeutic Procedures
• Vents Management
• Trachs Management
• PICC Line Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification
• Licensed Practical Nurse License

Industry Keywords

• Nursing Care
• Patient Care
• Health Policies
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Critical Care