Summary
LPN needed for busy ambulatory Neurosurgical office, preferred clinical experience in wound care and surgical triage a plus. Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the auspices of the licensure.
Job Description
LOCATION : Lancaster, PA
HOURS: 1.0 FTE Mon.- Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm no weekends or holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Gathers relevant patient information pertinent for the nursing assessment and assists the RN in developing and modifying the plan of care.
• Organizes and implements designated nursing interventions and basic patient hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assists physicians with implementing the medical treatment regime.
• Evaluates and reports to the RN the status of, and changes in the patient's condition.
• Documents pertinent information and nursing actions and outcomes in the medical record.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Assists in managing emergency patient situations following established protocols and under the guidance of the RN.
• Assists the RN in implementing patient/significant others' teaching plans.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, issued by a program for practical nursing accredited by the PA State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Associate CPR/BLS Certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of hospital/clinical experience

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
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Benefits At A Glance:
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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