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Allied Services · 1 day ago

LPN, Wilkes-Barre Transitional Rehab Unit (FT, Days)

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Allied Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Transitional Care Unit. The role involves administering direct nursing care to patients and performing various indirect patient care duties under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

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Responsibilities

Administers direct nursing care to patients

Performs a variety of indirect patient care duties

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Assesses data reflective of the patient's status

Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs

Provides the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures

Qualification

Licensed Practical NursePatient careLong term care experienceDevelopmentAge-specific careNursing policiesProceduresGrowthCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required

Possession of a current license as a Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required

Must maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Allied Services

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served

The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit – adolescent through geriatric

The Licensed Practical Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status

Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs

Provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures

Medium Work: duties require exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or greater than negligible amount up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects

Position involves bending, reaching, stooping and lifting (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required