Night Shift LPN - Compassionate Care & Growth

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)/403(b) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

Flex Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Sussex Campus Hospital in Milford, DE. This full-time night-shift role (72 hours) involves delivering professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, following Bayhealth policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, specimen collection, venipuncture, education, and ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate Program Licensed Practical Nurse Or equivalent credit hours in an RN program.
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support; Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience: Required:2 years ED experience as a Tech/LPN; or 2 years of LPN with medication administration experience; or a combination of above.

Responsibilities

• The LPN must read and interpret documents such as doctors’ orders, medication names, and lab tests.
• Provide general basic nursing care, such as positioning patients, lifting and turning, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, urinal or bathroom, and weighing.
• Provide exceptional customer service that aligns with the Planetree philosophy.
• Perform routine, uncomplicated treatment procedures including enemas, application of hot and cold compresses, dressing changes, wound cleansing, obtaining vital signs including orthostatic vital signs and rectal temperatures and splinting of extremities.
• Prepare and administer oral medications as ordered by the physician or APC. Review medication history with patient.
• Assist with minor medical/surgical procedures in the practice setting.
• Performance of venipuncture for the purpose of blood and to monitor the patient’s condition before, during and after the withdrawal of blood.
• Transport patients using wheelchair or stretcher within offices and to/from vehicles.
• Identify the need for patient education and advise patients on their treatment plan.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize abnormal lab results.
• Document treatment records for each patient. Immediately report any observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and documents any care given in an acceptable medical legal fashion. Immediately reports any unusual incidents.
• Set up for suturing and procedures, using sterile technique; dismantles procedure set, caring for soiled instruments safely and correctly.
• Maintains competency in specialized testing for Occupational Health (Hearing Booth, Fit testing, Titmus, PFT, Ishahara, Drug screen collections, Breath Alcohol Testing, DS Hair Collections and any other required testing.) Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established for the practice.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission regulations and other safety requirements; this includes disposal of used sharps and contaminated materials, as well as, safe storage of medications.
• Re-order supplies as required and within budgetary limitations. Maintain work station cleanliness and restock linen and supplies to exam rooms; provides general cleaning, including emptying trash, straightening waiting area, etc. Washes and changes stretcher or exam table linen and empties dirty laundry.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect knowledge of current professional practice standards, laws and regulations, evaluate their own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes and regulations. Engage in an annual self-assessment, identifying areas of strength and areas requiring professional development Seek and reflect on constructive feedback from other members of the healthcare team. Acts to achieve performance goals.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and competency in nursing care. Participate in ongoing educational activities to acquire and validate knowledge (i.e. BLS, NAPPI). Seek experiences that reflect current clinical competencies and new clinical information. Maintain professional affiliations. Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting. Perform all other tasks and projects assigned by the Charge Nurse/ Clinical Coordinator. May be required to act as back-up for other members of the staff.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers. Share knowledge, skills, and experience with colleagues and others. Provide colleagues and peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice. Contribute to a learning environment that is conducive to healthcare education. Contribute to a team environment by working with others in a way that promotes and encourages each person's contribution.
• May be responsible for identifying the need for patient education, reinforcing the education and advising patients on their treatment plan.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Education

Certificate Program Licensed Practical Nurse Or equivalent credit hours in an RN program

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Sussex Campus Hospital in Milford, DE. This full-time night-shift role (72 hours) involves delivering professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, following Bayhealth policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, specimen collection, venipuncture, education, and ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance.