LPN, Scranton Rehab Hospital (FT, Nights)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton, PA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The LPN must provide age-appropriate care from adolescent through geriatric, assess patient data, and follow Nursing Department policies.

Candidates must complete an accredited LPN program, include a 45-hour pharmacology course, have at least two years med-surg or rehab experience, and hold PA licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required.
• A pharmacology course of at least forty-five hours must be included in the basic education curriculum or have been attended post graduation.
• Minimum of two (2) years med-surg or rehabilitation experience required.
• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania required (special employment requirement).
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained (special employment requirement).

Responsibilities

• Administers direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs a variety of indirect patient care duties.
• Care for patients across age groups from adolescent to geriatric.
• Act in accordance with Nursing Department policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

CPR certification

Education

LPN program

Pharmacology course 45 hrs

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties.

Brief Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties.

The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit—adolescent through geriatric. The Licensed Practical Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the populations served by the hospital; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required.

A pharmacology course of at least forty-five hours must be included in the basic education curriculum or have been attended post graduation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) years med-surg or rehabilitation experience required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.

CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.

Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline), PA Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position involves bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting (occasionally in strained positions) throughout shift.

Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

Exposure to blood and body substances.

Exposure to needle sticks possible.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a well-lit nursing unit, which includes: nurse’s station, patient rooms, treatment areas, etc.