Neuro LPN – Hands-On Patient Care & Procedures

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Neuro department. You will assist physicians and provide nursing care in hospital and outpatient settings, under RN and physician supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing injections and vaccines, EKGs, collecting specimens, charting, preparing paperwork, and maintaining sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
• BLS/CPR for healthcare providers is required.
• 1+ years outpatient experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications, injections and vaccines, reads PPD results.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests.
• Obtains and tests specimens and documents results; directs abnormal results appropriately.
• Assists providers with procedures and patient care tasks.
• Maintains patient records, vital signs, and prepares paperwork for visits.
• Ensures sterility and proper cleaning of instruments and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Outpatient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Neuro department. You will assist physicians and provide nursing care in hospital and outpatient settings, under RN and physician supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing injections and vaccines, EKGs, collecting specimens, charting, preparing paperwork, and maintaining sterile technique.