LPN Ambulatory (FT-Day, 40hrs/week) - Buxmont Primary Care - Southampton, PA

Davita Inc.; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the healthcare team, engage with patients and families, and ensure quality and safety in the workplace. The role demands strong communication skills, a commitment to nursing ethics, and adherence to best practices in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• LPN must be licensed and graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and support.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Implement safety and quality assurance practices.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Cultural Competency

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of practice

Job description

Job Details

*Ambulatory experience preferred.

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the LPN uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment. Under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team member, LPNs carry out selected nursing acts for patients that effectively address the individual needs and priorities of the patient and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values.

*Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
*Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
*Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s)) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming.
*Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
*Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
*Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
*Actively participates in practice setting-based committees, including safety and quality improvement.
*Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.
*Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
*Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members
*Achieve and maintain compliance with all institutional policies and guidelines related to evidence best practices for patient care.
*Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.
*Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
*An LPN shall communicate with a registered nurse, physician, and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance with patient care.
*An LPN may collect data as allowed by the licensed practical nurse scope of practice as defined by the Pennsylvania/New Jersey Nurse Practice Act
*Work closely with the registered nurse to assure the implementation of safe, quality care of the emergency department patients.

Job Description

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing and passed the Pennsylvania Board Association for Licensed Practical Nurse

Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of practice; BLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

501 Street Road, Southampton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.