Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - Evening

LPN - Emergency Department

• 30-bed Emergency Care Unit
• Rapid paced, high acuity unit with 155 visits per day; > 55,000 annual visits
• ACLS, PALS, and EKG provided
• An orientation program facilitated by a Clinical Educator, focused on Emergency Nursing especially for the novice nurse
• Emergency Nursing Association (ENA) orientation curriculum offered (online)
• Part time (24 hours biweekly)
• Shift: 12 hour Evening rotation
• Every third weekend
• Eligible for shift and weekend differential

Position Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as an integral part of the patient care team by providing and being accountable for direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. The LPN III role includes IV therapy and reflects the full scope of the practice as outlined in the 1990 and future revisions / additions of the PA Practical Nurse Law. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Emergency Department:

1. Collects complaint-focused data and thoroughly documents in EMR. Reports pertinent data findings to RN and/or physician.
2. Understands role and responsibility of prompt reporting to the RN and/or provider of physical, emotional, sexual abuse and/or neglect.
3. Documents interventions according to approved departmental format.
4. Clinical knowledge and skills remain current to meet the unique needs of the infant, pediatric, adult, and older adult patient related to functional capacity, physical limitations, psychosocial needs, and age/population-associated illnesses.
5. Efficiently operates and maintains equipment used in assigned duties.
6. Successfully completes annual ED skills day for all other unit specific competencies and reviews.
7. Works in collaboration with the Emergency Department provider to deliver care to patients assigned to basic care.
8. Accurately applies orthopedic splints and dressings with associated patient/family teaching as directed.
9. Accurately completes and transmits 12 lead EKGs.
10. Demonstrates proficient phlebotomy skills on all age groups and processes specimens to assure proper handling, labeling, and EDM documentation.

Qualifications and Standards
Education: A. Graduate of an accredited School of Practical / Vocational Nursing required. B. Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills. For Emergency Department, successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.

Cath Lab: Critical Care and/or Emergency Room experienced required. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.

Emergency Department: Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Eligible for / or currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania. CPR certification required.