Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time and Part Time Vacancies

General Purpose

This is licensed practical nursing work performing a variety of nursing and medical support functions in a County medical facility. A position in this class dispenses medications, provides treatments and has the required knowledge for documentation on a medical record. This position also includes charge nurse of a unit when assigned.

Supervision Received/Exercised

This position reports directly to a higher level nursing position; supervises the work of Certified Nurse Aides.

Essential Duties of the Position

• Provides the needs of the resident upon recommendation and orders of the attending physician and reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor, or physician, the resident's condition and reaction to medication, treatments or significant incidents.
• LPC is responsible for including but not limited to: timely documentation, assistance with admissions, discharges, transfers, returns, medication, reporting of untoward events, updating care plans, notifications to RN's, supervisors, physicians, families, etc.
• LPN will follow established procedures; utilize resources when needed, i.e. staff development, policies, adjust work assignments in response to unanticipated absences, changes in resident load or nursing needs, or similar situations.
• Works with unit personnel to ensure effectiveness of treatments and general care provided, correct inappropriate or ineffective care, and determine overall patient status; carries out specific nursing functions restricted to performance by LPN.
• Administers and accurately records prescribed medications and treatments, observing resident's reactions to medications and treatments; reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor any visible symptoms or adverse reactions.
• Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to routine bedside nursing, including but not limited to: care required to meet the physical, psychological, nutritional, religious, emotional and social needs of the residents. These duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to bathing, feeding, making beds, ambulation of patients via wheelchair, geri chair, cane, walker, or assistance of nursing personnel, complete vital signs, intake and output, enemas, hot and cold applications, skin care, wound care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, tube feedings, perform CPR, etc.
• Perform nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to the health and welfare of the patient including safety measures; i.e. restraints (all types), oxygen therapy, etc.
• Maintains residents' clinical record by accurately and timely charting all pertinent data, untoward events, focused assessments and appropriate observations. Documentation on the resident's clinical record to include but is not limited to; i.e. vital signs, clinic tests, intake and output, accurate and timely nurses notes, notifications to family and physicians, etc.
• Covers for other LPNs when assigned.
• Coordinates, instructs and assumes lead work responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and students when assigned.
• Processes forms and miscellaneous documents as necessary.
• Other job duties as necessary.
• Performs related work as may be required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing;
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a health care facility, preferably long term care, including work experience with patient care regulatory requirements for documentation;
• Possession of current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or GPN/Graduate Practical Nurse, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• GRADUATE PRACTICAL NURSE CANDIDATES:
• After completion of a nursing program, Graduate Practical Nurse candidates who obtain their diploma may be hired if they meet the following requirements: must be an accredited school; applicant must possess their temporary practice permit, and have a scheduled test date - the scheduled test date must be within forty-five (45) days of hire; must provide documentation to Human Resources upon hire that test date has been scheduled. Failure to schedule test date, and/or provide proof to Human Resources, will result in the postponement of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: practical nursing principles, practices and standards; methods and techniques used in medical care documentation; practical nursing methods and techniques commonly employed.
• Ability to: assess extent of medical condition and/or need for medical care on the part of those with conflicting motivations; establish and maintain effective working relations with the personnel both within and outside of the institution; read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Tools and Equipment

• Telephone, computer, implements used for writing i.e. pens and pencils, scheduling charts and blood pressure equipment, thermometers, patient record charts, syringe needles, Accu-Chek machine, surgical instruments, stethoscope, oxygen equipment, medication carts, and machinery for inhalation therapy.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties required of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, very hot or very cold temperatures, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, risk of exposure to infectious disease, and risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.