LPN Inpatient - ICU - FT Days - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Job Details

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the LPN uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The LPN is prepared to function as a healthcare team member by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing, and competency. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and the physicians, the LPN plans, implements and evaluates care and effectively addresses the individual needs and priorities consistent with the patient's cultural beliefs and values and implements select nursing actions within the LPNs scope of practice.

Job Description

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and reinforces education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Actively participates in hospital- and practice setting-based committees, including safety and quality improvement.
Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.
Uses information technology to document/communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members
Achieve and maintain compliance with all institutional policies and guidelines related to evidence best practices for patient care.
Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols.
Contributes to monitoring the of nursing quality outcomes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
An LPN shall communicate if the patient’s condition deteriorates or if there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate assistance. with a registered nurse, physician, and the patient’s health care team members to seek guidance with patient care.
An LPN evaluates and collects data as allowed by the licensed practical nurse scope of practice as defined by the Pennsylvania/New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
Work closely with the registered nurse to assure the implementation of safe, quality care.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical School Diploma Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing and passed the Pennsylvania Board Association for Licensed Practical Nurse.
Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care and care planning.
Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
Patient Evaluation and Care Knowledge of disorders and injuries of patients and the ability to perform an evaluation and follow and contribute to a treatment plan/plan of care in partnership with the care team.
Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Reinforcement Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs. The LPN is responsible for providing follow up education to patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery.
Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications as allowed by the licensed practical nurse scope of practice defined by the state of practice Nurse Practice Acts
Discharge Planning Knowledge of the patient's post-discharge needs and the ability to partner with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in reinforcing a discharge plan and arranging for follow-up care.
Evaluation and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient observation, evaluation and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions according to available drugs, facilities and techniques as allowed by the licensed practical nurse scope of practice defined by the state of practice Nurse Practice Acts
Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey

Additional Qualifications

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EMR), excellent oral and written communication skills, customer satisfaction, problem solving, organizational skills, and knowledge of relevant software and hardware

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here