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in Allentown, PA
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Berks County)
Hours | Part-time |
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Location | 3426 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, Pennsylvania |
About this job
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