LPN PRN Willowcrest

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking an LPN to join their emergency department team. The role involves performing nursing tasks in a collaborative environment, ensuring quality patient care, and adhering to professional standards. This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to interact with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care in the emergency department.
• Implement care under supervision of registered nurses.

Skills

Nursing Judgment

Communication

Patient Care

Education

LPN License

Job description

Job Details

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. LPNs will perform selected nursing acts in regards to the care of patients presenting to the emergency department under the direction of a registered nurse, physician and or physician assistant. LPNs function within their scope of practice outlined by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Achieve and maintain compliance with all institutional policies and guidelines related to evidence best practices for 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 Nurse Practice Act

• Work closely with the registered nurse to assure the implementation of safe, quality care of the emergency department patients.

• Attends ongoing educational activities and completes mandatory education.

• Implements care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner through adherence to contemporary evidence-based standards.

• Contributes to professional development of self, peers, and colleagues to support staff development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, 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.