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. Email Resumes to [email protected] or Fax to 724-646-0413.
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
[email protected]
724-646-0400 Ext 118
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