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.

Job Types: Part-Time, Full-Time

Pay: $26.00/hour starting

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day/Evening shift
• 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)