LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Neurology
Geisinger · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Under the direction of the Clinic RN, provides direct patient care including treatments, medication, and diagnostic studies. Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member.
Responsibilities
- Performs the duties of a Clinic LPN and serves as a role model in the delivery of quality patient care.
- Obtains and documents chief complaint, vital signs, and prepares patient for examination.
- Identifies and addresses physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient and family to the registered nurse.
- Observes, identifies, and documents patient condition and care according to the unit standard and reports changes in condition to registered nurse.
- Reinforces health teaching, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, and completes associated paperwork.
- Cleans and sets up exam rooms and treatment room between cases.
- Administers medication and treatments according to procedure and bills and documents accordingly.
- Prepares patient for diagnostic studies and surgical procedures and assists providers as necessary.
- Demonstrates responsibilities and accountability in daily operational issues.
- Inserts, monitors, regulates, and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
- Responsible for maintaining clean utility room, soiled utility room, exam rooms, and nursing station to Department of Health, Joint Commission, and Unit standards.
- Assists in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
- Participates in the evaluation and coordination of daily and weekly staffing; coordinates any changes with management.
- Coordinates purchasing activity, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory and supervising the ordering of items as needed.
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support Certification
Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.