LPN, Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit (FT, Evenings)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN Supervisor of the Transitional Care Unit. The LPN will perform indirect patient care duties and adhere to Nursing Department policies.

The role requires the ability to deliver age-appropriate care from adolescence to geriatrics in a well‑established facility. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited LPN program and hold Pennsylvania state 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 2 years experience in a long term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Performs a variety of indirect patient care duties per nursing policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate care for adolescents through geriatrics.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Age-specific care

Documentation

Education

LPN program

Pharmacology course 45 hours

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor of the Transitional Care Unit, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties. The License Practical Nurse is responsible for all professional working policies pertaining to this section.

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor of the Transitional Care Unit, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties. The License Practical Nurse is responsible for all professional working policies pertaining to this section.

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 their age‑specific needs; 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 2 years experience in a long term care setting preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a current license as a Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required.

Must maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Allied Services.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium Work: duties require exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or greater than negligible amount up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.

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

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.

Exposure to needle sticks possible.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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