Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and protocols
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Monitor and document patient symptoms, progress, and vital signs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatments, and self-care techniques
- Assist with procedures such as spinal taps, sutures, and laboratory specimen collection
- Coordinate and schedule appointments for patients, including referrals to specialists
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health record systems like Athenahealth
Requirements:
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of {location}
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in occupational health or behavioral health
- Knowledge of medical terminology and standard nursing practices
- Ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems like Athenahealth
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and prioritize tasks effectively
Note: Experience or knowledge in ophthalmology or working with special needs patients or durable medical equipment (DME) is a plus.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse.
The LPN will play a crucial role in providing direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring patient progress, collaborating with the healthcare team, educating patients, assisting with procedures, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records.
The LPN should hold a valid license, have relevant experience in occupational health or behavioral health settings, possess strong communication skills, be proficient in using electronic health record systems like Athenahealth, and be able to adapt to changing work environments.
Experience or knowledge in ophthalmology or working with special needs patients or DME is a plus.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $26.
00 - $32.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Referral program
* Travel reimbursement
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
* Medical-Surgical
* Wound Care
Physical setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Differential pay
Weekly schedule:
* Rotating weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lewisburg, PA 17837: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
* LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person
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