Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg - Nights

Wellspan Health - Gettysburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Gettysburg, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital involves providing advanced nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical unit, particularly focusing on stroke and cardiovascular patients. The role requires working night shifts, including every third weekend and rotating holidays, and emphasizes patient monitoring, medication administration, and personal care assistance.

Responsibilities

• Administers and controls narcotics and medications under appropriate supervision.
• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Assists patients with mobility, including getting in and out of chairs and repositioning in bed.
• Checks and records patients' vital signs and charts results of various tests.
• Monitors patients' medical conditions and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessments.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures related to direct patient care.
• Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Provides health care instruction and education to patients and their families.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of patients' medical records and confidentiality of information.
• Performs various nursing administrative duties and ensures adequate stock of supplies.

Requirements

• Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) upon hire required or Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.
• Completion of accredited LPN program upon hire required.
• Rhythm recognition course per unit of assignment upon hire required.
• ACLS/PALS certification as required upon hire.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Shift differential eligible