Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced, energetic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our emergency department team. $5,000 sign on bonus available to qualified applicants.

Job summary:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting by contributing to all steps of the nursing process (assessment; planning; implementation and evaluation). The LPN shall communicate with the RN and seek guidance when the patient’s care needs exceed the LPN’s scope of practice or surpass the LPN’s knowledge, skill or ability. The LPN will also communicate to the RN and/or ED Physician if the patient’s condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition. The LPN will notify the RN and/or the ED Physician if the patient is not responding to therapy or the patient becomes unstable and/or the patient needs immediate assistance. The LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. The LPN should be able to triage safely, rapidly and accurately. The LPN will provide care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. The LPN will determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. The LPN will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment of all patients and reassessments as per policy recognizes changes in condition and report findings accurately to the RN. This includes infant/pediatric and general patient population.
• Rapidly and accurately assigns triage categories utilizing the Estimated Severity Index, Level 1-5.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Communicates with the Emergency Department RN and physician about symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, RNs, and other co-workers.
• Revises standardized ACI based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning while including family as appropriate.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Ability to function well under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in the Emergency Department.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Assists manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of QI indicators to improve patient outcome and work environment.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Must attend all required staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as directed by Registered Nurse.

LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.

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