MedSurg LPN

Tenor Health Foundation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tenor Health Foundation is seeking a Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse/Graduate Practical Nurse to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role requires applying the nursing process to deliver quality care in a medical-surgical setting.

The candidate should demonstrate clinical expertise, good communication, and the ability to work under stress, with a commitment to high standards of care and patient safety within our facility in the United States.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical nursing competence in medical-surgical setting.
• Ability to teach and instruct others.
• Strong communication and judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care using the nursing process under RN supervision.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching / instructing

Clerical accuracy

Communication skills

Listening abilities

Independent thinking / judgment

Stress management

Emergency response

Quality of care

Job description

Position Purpose

The Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse/Graduate Practical Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse/Graduate Practical Nurse job description, department and hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines. Utilize the nursing process to provide quality patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Position Qualifications

Education:

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

Clinical expertise, teaching/instructing, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment; ability to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations, committed to quality of care.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current PA Practice Permit/ Practical Nurse license

BLS required must be completed prior to the end of orientation period