LPN- Neuro

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Penn Medicine is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Neuro department at 330 S 9th Street, Philadelphia. Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm. The LPN assists physicians, administers meds, conducts tests, and supports patient care across hospital and clinic settings.

Requirements include an LPN license, BLS/CPR, and 1+ years outpatient experience. HS Diploma/GED is required. Penn Medicine emphasizes patient care and staff development within a collaborative health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with 1+ years outpatient experience required.
• BLS/CPR certification required for healthcare providers in the United States.
• HS Diploma or GED required for this position.

Responsabilités

• Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines, reads PPD results.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests.
• Obtains and tests specimens following SOPs and documents results.
• Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients and maintaining a sterile field.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs and reports abnormal results to the provider.
• Maintains medication storage, cleans and sterilizes equipment, and orients new staff.

Connaissances

Outpatient experience

Licensed Practical Nurse

Formation

HS Diploma/GED

Description du poste

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Full-Time LPN

Location: 330 S 9th street

Department: Neuro

Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm

Summary: The CPUP Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and performs healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Monitors and charts patients, collects sample, and performs other tasks as assigned, all under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

Responsibilities:

• Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines, reads PPD results.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests.
• Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results. Prepares specimens for transport as necessary.
• Gather information from patient and direct to the RN or Provider when necessary.
• Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients, keeping a sterile field, and wound cleaning and dressing.
• Prepares paperwork to complete patient visit.
• Obtains and documents patient's vital signs as needed and reports abnormal results to provider.
• Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and checks to make sure all instruments and equipment are in proper working order.
• Maintains medication storage closets.
• Participates in orienting new team members.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

• Licensed Practical Nurse LPN (Required)
• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse & 1 + years Outpatient experience (Required)
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.