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A Berks County facility is seeking experienced LPN's to join their growing team! As a LPN, you will be tasked with the following:

• Give direct care based on knowledge of principles and practices of the LPN

• Gives medications via oral, topical, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN has full knowledge of actions and untoward effects of medications being dispensed.

• Performs activities related to I.V. Therapy according to facility policy and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Assists physicians with patient exams, when required.

• Contributes to patient/family teaching based on plan of care

• Provides age specific care to all patients

• Documents and reports to RN any changes in patient’s condition

• Consistently practices standard precautions, including hand washing, consistent use of personal protective equipment.

• Adheres to facilities’ policies for handling bio hazardous materials

• Updates knowledge and skills by attending continuing education opportunities

 

Shift: 7:00a - 3:00p / 3:00p - 11:00p / 11:00p - 7:00a

Status: per diem

Rate: DOE

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical or Vocational Nursing with current Pennsylvania license

- Possess one (1) year of related work experience

- Current CPR/BLS Certification