PRN Licensed Practical Nurse - Same Day Services

Position Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as an integral part of the patient care team by providing and being accountable for direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. The LPN III role includes IV therapy and reflects the full scope of the practice as outlined in the 1990 and future revisions / additions of the PA Practical Nurse Law. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Job Class Specifics

• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Accurately transcribes physician’s orders within scope of practice.
• Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
• Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assisting in the completion of patient admission and documentation throughout hospitalization.
• Collects data, identifies priority problems and documents on the Plan of Care in PCS.
• Effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.
• Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately and reports to the Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to Identify and initiate appropriate interventions to deal with problems/needs/education.
• Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
• Safely administers medications within the practice setting.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others. Safely positions, transfers & transports patients.
• Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.

Perioperative Services

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Perioperative Services and WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
• Understands role and responsibility of prompt reporting to the RN and/or provider of physical, emotional, sexual abuse and/or neglect.
• Document interventions according to approved departmental format.
• Efficiently operates and maintains equipment used in assigned duties.
• Accurately completes and transmits 12 lead EKGs.
• Update medication, allergy, medical history, and social history.
• Communicates changes in patient’s status to appropriate individuals.
• Meets expected Standard of Care of the Perioperative Services.
• Administers medication as ordered by the practicing Anesthesia and Surgeon supervision.
• Demonstrates proficient phlebotomy skills on all age groups and processes specimens to assure proper handling, labeling and EPIC documentation.
• Maintains radiation safety and protection devices as required.
• Able to demonstrate proper technique for sterile techniques.
• Able to open sterile supplies to the field.
• Able to demonstrate proper technique for cleaning equipment, when necessary.
• Assist with Endo and Pain Clinic procedures.
• Assists in follow-up of patients via phone calls.
• Assist with discharge education.
• Able to retrieve medications from medication electronic cabinet for procedures.
• Assist with Operating Room turnovers.
• Understand location of supplies in Operating Room to support cases.
• Assist in preparation of next day cases.
• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to the type of cases.
• Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Assist in the maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic techniques.
• Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction.
• Identifies and cares for specimen.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: A. Graduate of an accredited School of Practical / Vocational Nursing required. B. Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills. For Emergency Department, successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.

Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.

Cath Lab: Critical Care and/or Emergency Room experienced required. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.

Emergency Department: Emergency Department and/or Urgent Care experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Eligible for / or currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania. CPR certification required.