Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/(LPN) - Inpatient
Shift: Night Shift (7 pm‑7 am) • Job Type: PRN • Facility Type: 16‑bed Small‑Format Hospital (8 ER, 8 Inpatient)
About Us
Emerus is the leader in small‑format hospitals, partnering with health systems such as Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. The hospitals are fully accredited, provide highly individualized care, and are committed to compassionate, comprehensive care for all patients and a diverse, equitable work environment.
About the role
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health‑care needs. The LVN works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and assists with carrying out the patient’s plan of care in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care.
- Perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflects the plan of care.
- Conduct focused patient assessments in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
- Administer medications in accordance with the organization’s policies.
- Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient‑centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health‑care team.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health‑care team to assist in planning, delivery, and coordination of patient‑centered care.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
- Attend staff meetings or other company‑sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Graduated from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) program.
- Minimum two years of relevant experience as an LVN or LPN in an acute care setting.
- Current LVN or LPN license in the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Pedagogy IV Certification Course must be completed within 30 days of hire.
- Fluency in English – written and oral communication.
- Pennsylvania LVNs: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.
Schedule
Night Shift (7 pm – 7 am), PRN.