Licensed Practical Nurse - Bridge Med/Surg - Night
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This position is specifically designed for Practical Nurses that are currently enrolled in an LPN to RN Educational Bridging ProgramMed/Surg units availableFull Time or Part TimeThe Medical Surgical department of the WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical and surgical care to inpatients and outpatients admitted to the following units of the hospital: 3 Center and 3 MainFull-Time (72 Hours Biweekly)Part-Time (48 Hours Biweekly)Shift: Night 7pm-7amEvery 3rd Weekend, 1 major, 1 minor and 1 split holidayEligible for Shift DifferentialUnder the supervision of a registered professional nurse, provides nursing care to patients at an advanced level of practice. Takes patient vital signs, assists with procedures/examinations, administers medications, assists patient with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, etc.) and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care.Duties and Responsibilities Essential Accountabilities:Under appropriate supervision, administers and controls narcotics and medications.Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in beds, and turns the patients.Checks patient's vital signs.Charts results of various tests.Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.Ensures accurate maintenance of patients' medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties.Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.WellSpan Waynesboro HospitalEstablished in 1922 and located in the southeast corner of Franklin County, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care. One of eight premier hospital in the WellSpan System, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital's provides a community of 156,000 residents leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services, including award-winning stroke care. WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.We're committed to improving the health of our community. At WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children's events, fun runs, and more.QualificationsNotes:Other combinations of formal education, training and experience may be considered.Minimum Experience:1 - 2 yearsMinimum Education:Post High School Vocational/Specialized TrainingRequired Certification:Current LPN license in PA; BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification, as required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredRequired Courses:Completion of accredited LPN program; rhythm recognition course per unit of assignmentPhysical Demands:Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walkingLifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patientsLifts supplies/equipmentConsiderable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching