LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem-Advanced Acute Care Medical
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Danville, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Certificate |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Default Issuing Body
Responsibilities
- Contributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
- Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
- Supports the plan of care as established in unit standards.
- Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team as directed by the registered nurse.
- Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response to interventions in collaboration with the registered nurse.
- Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.
- Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
- Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
- Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.