LPN, Scranton Rehab Hospital (PT, Evenings)

About the Role

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties. The Licensed Practical Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit—adolescent through geriatric. This includes demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assessing data reflective of the patient's status, interpreting the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements, and providing the care described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct nursing care to patients.
• Perform indirect patient care duties.
• Assess and interpret patient data to identify care requirements.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served (adolescent through geriatric).

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
• A pharmacology course of at least forty-five hours must be included in the basic education curriculum or attended post-graduation.
• Minimum of two (2) years med-surg or rehabilitation experience.
• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification (must be obtained and maintained).
• Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline), PA Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance, and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).

Physical Demands

• Involves bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting (occasionally in strained positions) throughout shift.
• Requires ability to transport self throughout facility.

Working Conditions

• Works in a well-lit nursing unit, including nurse’s station, patient rooms, and treatment areas.
• Exposure to blood and body substances.
• Exposure to needle sticks possible.