LPN at Nemours

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Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a LPN to join our team in Philadelphia.

Primary Functions:

At the direction and under the supervision of a recognized licensed authority, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) contributes to the nursing process by performing tasks within the framework of case finding, health teaching, supportive and restorative care. The LPN gathers patient data and performs follow-up assessments using the nursing process.

Essential Functions:

Gather patient data and collaborate with healthcare team on plan of care

Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements

Safely administers medications and vaccines as prescribed by the provider

Assists provider with procedures within the scope of the LPN license

Performs point of care testing

Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to primary and specialty care patients

Performs and documents patient intake including but not limited to: height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screen, reason for visit, medication reconciliation

Participates in departmental and system wide quality improvement activities

Screens patient and family calls, gathers information, escalates and refers appropriately

Required:

Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program

Active PA LPN licensure required

Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association

1-3 years of job related experience

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