LPN
Company: Industrial Staffing Services, Inc.
Location: Macungie
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Reference #: 22471625 Lehigh CountyPosition Summary: Under the
direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse
delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving
positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she
operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse
Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care
planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises care
provided by unlicensed staff.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Patient Evaluation Care Planning Provision of Direct Patient Care.
Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff. Uses Point
Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Process. Performs drug
count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary.
Assists physician in rounds and examination of [patients as needed.
Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and
outgoing nursing staff. Collaborates and coordinates with other
departments to provide timely effective care consistent with
individual's needs, choices, and preferences. Contributes to an
environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to
the concerns of staff, patients and families. Enhances nursing
practice by attending all mandated in-service programs. Assists
with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff. Promotes a
culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living
environment. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive
Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times.Specific
Educational/Vocational Requirements: Graduate of an approved school
for practical or vocational nursing is required. Must be currently
licensed by the State Board of Nursing Experience is preferred in
rehabilitative or geriatric nursing. Maintains current BLS/CPR
certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as
required by state)Job Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of nursing
principles required, including the ability to recognize and
identify symptoms and manage emergency situations. Knowledge of
medications, their proper dosage, and expected results. Ability to
coordinate, delegate, and supervise unlicensed nursing functions.
Ability to create a patient-centered environment. Basic knowledge
of computer use.We are committed to providing equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to
race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform
service member status, genetic information, disability, or any
other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our
employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting,
hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits,
training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of
employment.
Keywords: Industrial Staffing Services, Inc., Scranton , LPN, Healthcare , Macungie, Pennsylvania
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