LPN - Emergency Services/Crisis

Lower Bucks Hospital; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA seeks an experienced LVN/LPN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department under RN supervision. You will work nights to maintain safety, comfort and quality patient experiences.

Applicants must hold a valid state license as an LVN/LPN, and obtain BLS at hire; ACLS/PALS are preferred or expected within 120 days. The hospital is part of Prime Healthcare and offers collaborative care in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• BLS and LVN/LPN licensure required.
• ACLS/PALS within 120 days preferred or upon hire.
• IV certification required or obtained on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department.
• Collaborate with healthcare team under RN supervision to ensure safety and comfort.
• Enhance patient experience and outcomes through compassionate care.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS within 120 days

PALS within 120 days

IV certification upon hire

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS certification upon hire

ACLS certificate (preferred)

PALS certificate (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

The LVN/LPN provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring clinical competence within the scope of practice in accordance with state requirements. In collaboration with the healthcare team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN/LPN works to maintain safety, provide patient comfort and care and improve the overall patient experience in the emergency care setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire (state specific).
• Current ACLS certificate preferred or within 120 days of hire.
• Current PALS certificate preferred or within 120 days of hire.

Employment Status

• Full Time

Shift

• Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf