Licensed Practical Nurse

Eagleville Hospital • Eagleville, PA • 8h ago

Job Summary Responsible for direct and indirect nursing care of his/her assigned patients, to include patient teaching, facilitating health teaching groups and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs all basic nursing care procedures including the care of acutely ill patients and monitoring the ongoing health status of patients. Completes nursing assessments.

Completes and updates Nursing Care Plans on all patients. Assists physician as needed. Writes progress notes and other documentation as required. Participates or conducts group sessions for patients as required.

Conducts health discussion groups or seminars with patients as assigned.

Performs nursing functions necessary for smooth operation of the patient unit:

Responds to patient and institutional emergencies as indicated.

Other Duties and Responsibilities Attends all mandated training.

Complies with current Eagleville Hospital safety and infection control policies. Maintains a cooperative, courteous and respectful attitude in all interactions

with patients, visitors and other employees. Works cooperatively with unit program staff. Customer Service and Satisfaction Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, stating to the caller "Eagleville Hospital" your name and department.

Assisting patients, family members and other customers with concern and empathy. Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.

Communicate with all customers in a respectful and courteous manner

Eagleville Hospital provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

Qualifications

Educational Requirements Graduate of an approved practical nurse education program, or by law, able to substitute approved experience for education. In addition, has completed a medication administration program to administer oral and injectable subcutaneous and intramuscular medications to patients.

Qualifications Current State License (LPN); Current certification in CPR/BLS; A minimum of two years' experience in a psychiatric setting and/or drug/alcohol facility (evaluated individually); Ability to communicate well, both orally and written; leadership skills; ability to organize and facilitate patient care in any inpatient unit within the Hospital; training in group dynamics and group therapy, physical and psychological assessment skills (evaluated individually); ability to work within a team structure. 2 Year Degree

Physical Requirements Occasional heavy lifting to assist in moving or restraining patients (approx. 100 - 350 lb.). Extensive walking and standing while performing duties required; ability to push med cart, wheelchair to transport patients on campus; ability to climb at least three flights of stairs; good oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions Staff various units and shifts as needed. Weekend and holiday duty per Nursing policy. Exposure to infectious diseases. Required to intervene in psychiatric emergencies

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