Location: Roaring Spring,PA, USA
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a part-time LPN for our Medical/Surgical Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for administering nursing care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for providing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice and will utilize appropriate guest relations and communication in their interactions with patients, families, other customers, and members of the healthcare team.
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that serves rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties. Caring for the community since 1900, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center prides itself on providing safe, high quality, compassionate care. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient, and outpatient cardiac services close to home when every minute matters. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, Conemaugh Nason is leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.
Conemaugh Nason is also a member of the Conemaugh Health System, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. Conemaugh Health System serves more than a half-million patients each year through the Nason Physician Group, Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of four hospitals, specialty clinics and patient-focused programs.
Essential Functions:
Admits and orients patients within 20 minutes after arrival in room. Provides orientation (e.g., call bell, bed controls) and gathers needed patient data (e.g., TPR, B/P, height/weight).
Utilizes appropriate skin preparation and electrode placement for patients who are placed on telemetry monitor.
Accurately administer medications and IV therapies in a safe and effective manner according to the patient's plan of care as directed by RN and reports any adverse effects.
Accounts for narcotics as per policy and documents all medications administered.
Recognizes errors and adverse reactions and reports them in a timely manner.
Functions according to the PA LPN Practice Act and competently delivers care that is consistent with the policies, procedures, and standards of CNMC.
Provides for patient safety and security needs by maintaining a clean and safe environment and placing call bell and personal items within patients reach at all times.
Assists patient to account for assistive devices (e.g., glasses, hearing aids, teeth) each shift, when transferred from one area to another and at discharge.
Uses appropriate safety practices (e.g., keep beds in low position, use side rails, bed alerts and prevention mode, ID patient with armband before treatment/nourishment).
Assures that appropriate skin care precautions and monitoring of vital signs is followed when hypo/hyperthermia machine or aqua pad is in use.
Participates in planning, provision and evaluation of patient care and assists with patient and family education.
Promptly answers patient call lights, for assigned and non-assigned patients, and fulfills patient request as soon as possible. Makes hourly rounds to anticipate/meet patient needs.
Demonstrates proficiency in locating, assembly, use and maintenance of needed equipment.
Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment by keeping patient rooms and nurses' station clean, safe, uncluttered, and free of unneeded supplies/equipment and assists Housekeeping with discharge preparation of the unit.
Maintains current knowledge in area/s of present nursing practice, appropriate certification, and completion of competencies for assigned unit.
Organizational Expectations:
Demonstrates support of the mission, vision, values, goals, and general policies of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
Complies with corporate compliance guidelines and requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Adheres to the standards of professional ethics and handles confidential information in strict conformance with departmental and Medical Center policies.
Provides quality care and services consistent with Medical Center standards and participates in the Medical Center's Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to unexpected changes in the workload, emergencies, staffing and scheduling.
Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.
Performs duties in a self-directed and cooperative manner with minimal need for supervision. Uses time constructively for maximum productivity.
Treats all co-workers, patients, families, and visitors with consideration to their rights, cultural diversity, privacy, comfort, and emotional needs. Serves as a patient advocate and fosters a work culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Attends all mandatory trainings and completes all required Life Talent education assignments within a timely manner. Keeps updated regarding Medical Center changes through meeting attendance and review of posted information; attends briefs, debriefs, and huddles.
Abides by and references the Employee Handbook and other pertinent facility policies, including clinical, non-clinical, safety, and infection control.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Completion of monitoring class provided by CNMC.
Required Licenses:
Current practical nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MLS) from compact member states/territories required.
Required Skills:
Certifications:
BLS within 3 months of hire.
PALS preferred.
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Computer skills.
Competitive wage, retirement benefits, and onsite occupational health!
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran