Licensed Practical Nurse- Inpatient Day/Evening Shift

Edgewood Surgical Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dynamic team in the Inpatient department: part-time and full-time positions are available at this time. Inpatient LPN Job Summary/Description: This is a position for a 10 bed Inpatient Unit caring primarily for orthopedic patients. The LPN will: Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, activities of daily living, post-operative pain management, managing IV lines, lab draws, and physical assessments according to policy and procedure. Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. Must make sure patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in identifying physical, psychological, social, cultural, and clinical issues for patient care. Initiates communication with RN and articulates the patient’s condition to other care providers and negotiates to make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment. Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization. Education/Certifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania. Current BLS required. Contact our Director of Inpatient Services with any additional questions. Alexis Ingro, RN View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Job Types: Part-Time, Full-Time Pay: $26.00/hour starting Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties: Surgery Physical setting: Hospital Standard shift: Day/Evening shift Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends, Occasional Holidays COVID-19 considerations: Record of COVID vaccination required at time of employment. License/Certification: BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification (Required) LPN (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Edgewood Surgical Center