Mary & Elizabeth 3A - LPN, Neuro PCU, 7p-7a, FT

UofL Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Neurology Progressive Care Unit. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care and collaborating with a skilled interdisciplinary team. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and functional improvement. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to high-quality care, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN program is required.
• Prior acute care or rehab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for effective care.
• Document patient interventions and progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

LPN Program Completion

Job description

Mary & Elizabeth 3A - LPN, Neuro PCU, 7p-7a, FT

Mary & Elizabeth 3A - LPN, Neuro PCU, 7p-7a, FT

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

We are Hiring RNs at Mary & Elizabeth! - Neurology Progressive Care Unit

Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215

Shift: 7p-7a, Fulltime

About Us

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a 298-bed, full-service hospital. The hospital offers a full range of orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, vascular, behavioral health, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to the University of Louisville School of Medicine’s Family Medicine residency training program. The hospital has received DNV Certification in the areas of Shoulder Surgery and Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgery. It also been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery. The hospital was initially founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874.. UofL Health is home to over 14,000 team members, 1000+ providers, 200+ practice locations, 9 hospitals, and 4 medical centers.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Position Summary and Purpose

The LPN is responsible for providing patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and ancillary staff, to provide effective, safe quality care. The LPN is a key member of a team, which promotes patients’ recovery and functional improvement.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and practice within the scope of practice defined for LPN’s by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
• Completes a comprehensive daily assessment on assigned patients as evidenced by daily shift report and documentation in the patient’s record
• Prioritizes care based on nursing assessment of patient needs as evidenced by patient’s progress toward achievement of established goals
• Reviews and revises patient care plans according to established policy and procedure
• Delivers direct patient care based on physicians’ orders and nursing interventions established on patient care plan as evidenced by documentation in the patient’s record
• Documents interventions and progress towards patient goals
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic laboratory values by notifying nursing manager and/or physician of any abnormalities within shift of lab data; ensures critical lab results reported within 30 minutes
• Administers and documents prescribed medications (scheduled/PRN) according to schedule and procedure
• Demonstrates initiative in performance of nursing care by securing and implementing physicians’ orders and nursing orders without direct instructions of supervisor
• Reviews and ensures implementation of all MD orders each shift
• Assists in implementation of appropriate teaching program for individual patients
• Assists in development, delivery and documentation of education to meet patient and/or family educational goals
• Patient/PCG instructed on self-care, home medications and follow up care/appointments prior to discharge and appropriate documentation completed
• Communicates effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Reports patient information/status according to guidelines established in policy and procedure to nurse in charge of shift report as indicated by no more than two (2) reported incidents of failure to follow shift guidelines
• Reports patient information/status to immediate supervisor as patient condition changes as indicated by no reported incidents of supervisors not being aware of changes in patient medical status
• Communicates directly with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient’s condition, inappropriate patient response to nursing interventions, progress toward achievement of short-and long-term goals, and cancellation of therapy, and other data as indicated by action taken to meet changing patient needs and lack of team members’ complaints
• Communicates patient information/status for inter-disciplinary chart rounds according to established policy and procedure with no more than two (2) omissions of completing chart round documentation
• Provides positive, supportive communication to patient family and hospital personnel as demonstrated by supervisor’s observations and no documented complaints
• Identifies and escalates issues to appropriate person if issue not addressed/addressed in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including the knowledge and skill required to evaluate the appropriateness of medication therapy in geriatric, adolescents, adults, documented by participation in continuing education programs; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate skills in caring for pediatric patients of all ages
• Demonstrates knowledge related to the age appropriate medication doses for adolescents, adults and geriatrics; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate knowledge of medication doses for pediatric patients of all ages and will demonstrate knowledge of how to calculate dose and appropriate dosage forms available to treat pediatric patients
• Identifies drugs requiring dosage adjustments in geriatric patients; Calculates dosage reductions based on kidney function (CrCl) when appropriate
  
  

Shift Requirements

Shift Length (in hours): 8 to 12 hour shifts

# Shifts/Week: 3-4 Shifts/Week (36-40 hours per week for full-time employee)

Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions

• Completes special projects as assigned according to established time frames
• Maintains patient care areas in a neat and clean manner according to shift assignment and established policy and procedure
• Labels patient supplies according to policy and procedure as evidenced by no omissions of supplies being dated and labeled with patient name and room number
• Ensures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use as demonstrated by no use of malfunctioning equipment with patient and no omission of completing maintenance requests
• Follows universal precautions for all patients as evidenced by compliance at all times to facility infection control policies
• Plans for patient safety, utilizing safety standards as evidenced at all time with safety procedures in the safety manual
• Contributes to performance improvement activities as requested to improve patient outcomes and achieve performance metrics
• Wears name tag and locator badge at all times
• Attends and participates in scheduled shift meetings 80% of the time when on duty and reads and initials all meeting minutes
• Contributes knowledge of current nursing literature and practice by in clinical situations
• Establishes and meets annual individual goals which are developed to achieve individual professional growth
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality in evidenced by successfully completing annual competencies within defined timelines
• Maintains compliance with employee health requirements
• Successfully completes all mandatory modules/in-services annually
• Provides evidence of completion of educational programs to the Education Department
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education

• Completion of an LPN program at an accredited school of nursing (required)
  
  

Experience

• Prior acute care or rehab experience (preferred)
  
  

Licensure

• Current license to practice as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required)
  
  

Certification

• CPR/BLS required upon Hire (American Heart Association) (required)
  
  

UofL Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of UofL Health to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UofL Health by 2x

Get notified about new Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Elizabeth, NJ.

LPN/LVN - Compact License for Remote Patient Monitoring

LPN/LVN for RPM with license Multistate (NJ, Utah) or NY license

Licensed Practical Nurse (FullTime 7-3 Nurse for ALF)

LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing

REGISTERED NURSE - POST PARTUM - PER DIEM NIGHTS

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Full Time

New York, NY $2,493.80-$2,493.80 1 month ago

Local Contract LPN / LVN - $35-38 per hour - Urgently Hiring

New York, NY $1,550.81-$1,550.81 5 months ago

New York, NY $1,550.81-$1,550.81 1 month ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinical

Brooklyn, NY $6,000.00-$10,000.00 5 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.