Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - PT Days | Wilkes-Barre Specialty

About the role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) at PAM Health is responsible for providing appropriate nursing care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit. This includes gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of PAM Health.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and reporting patient data
• Carrying out nursing orders
• Performing therapeutic procedures

Requirements

• Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in the state where the hospital resides, or compact licensure if state participates.
• Current BLS certification required.
• BLS certification must be AHA approved within 90 days of employment.
• Current IV Certification within 90 days of employment, if required per state regulations.

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required.