LPN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves participating in the nursing process, giving direct care, administering medications, and contributing to the patient's care plan.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Administers medications and treatments within scope, using appropriate medical equipment.
• Contributes to the evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing interventions and communicates findings to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patient's condition and collaborates with the healthcare team to revise the plan of care.
• Performs patient data collection and observation, documenting objective and subjective data according to hospital charting guidelines.
• Delegates delegable nursing tasks in accordance with local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures, practices infection control, and complies with HIPAA and OSHA policies.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the state of employment.
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain specialties (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP).
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units).
• 1 year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred).

Qualifications

• Education: None
• Work Experience: 1 year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred).

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict resolution
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Accountability
• Delegation

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Pay

Details on pay structure and compensation are provided in the benefits section.

Schedule

Details on shift work and hours are provided in the benefits section.