LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support Certification – 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.
- Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
- 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.
- 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.
- Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree-Nursing (Preferred)