DescriptionnnJob SummarynnThe Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care for an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of the RN and according to the plan of care derived from physician's orders and Registered Nurse assessment. Nursing Care includes physical care, emotional support, and patient and family education.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnDelivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Pennsylvania Practical Nurse Law, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.nnAssists the RN in collecting patient health care data on admission by completing a focused assessment in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and which contributes to the comprehensive assessment by the RN.nnWorks directly with the RN to implement an individualized, age-specific plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness.nnAssists the RN in reassessment of the patient's condition and takes appropriate action as indicated or by unit specific policy.nnInvolves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate.nnCompletes patient care related activities within scheduled time periods.nnComplies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation, utilizing the electronic medical record.nnObserves, records and reports to the appropriate professional the symptoms, reaction and changes including:nnGeneral physical and mental condition of patients, and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes; and stresses in human relationships between patients, between patients and personnel, and between patients and their families and visitors.nnPerforms nursing functions as defined in Pennsylvania regulations, such as:nnInitiates (peripheral short catheter) and maintains IV therapy;nnAssists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the medical care plan, being aware of and encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of patients.nnEncouraging patients to help themselves within their own capabilities in performing activities of daily living.nnKnowledge and application of the principles of prevention of deformities, the normal range of motion, body mechanics, and body alignment.nnAssists in providing education for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care and improve outcomes.nnAssists the RN in assessing the patient's readiness to learn, identifying educational barriers and adapting the process to meet the needs of the patient.nnEnsures education about safely and effectively using medication, pain and managing pain, available resources, how to obtain further care, and information about responsibilities in their care.nnAcquires and distributes educational resources tailored to patient needs.nnProvides and reviews, upon request of the RN, written discharge instructions that demonstrate an inter-relationship between education, discharge planning and continuity of care.nnMaintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.nnCommunicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift reports and internal and external transfers.nnReports changes in patient's condition to the RN, including the need to reassess patient or change the plan of care; confers with the RN when there is a need to contact the physician.nnParticipates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.nnAssists in data collection process as requested.nnRecommends modifications for performance improvement.nnDemonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.nnDemonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.nnDelegates patient care appropriately.nnMaintains accountability for actions taken.nnEffectively functions as a resource person.nnActs as a patient advocate.nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.nnAssists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/department costs.nnAssists in the department's compliance with State, TJC, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.nnParticipates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.nnParticipates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.nnEnsures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.nnAdheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.nnProvides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.nnUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.nnInvolves the patient and/or family in patient safety standards and processes.nnMinimizes the use of patient restraints and, if patient's condition warrants, monitors per individual assessed need and documents per policy.nnAssumes appropriate code team role during code situations, including internal and external disasters.nnOther duties as assigned.nnRequired QualificationsnnGraduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred QualificationsnnPrevious LPN experience.nnPursuing a BSN degree or desire to pursue BSN with completion in 4 (four) years from start date.nnLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of PennsylvaniannCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennCurrent NIH Stroke Scale or completion within six (6) months of hire/transfer into department.nnSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.nnLEANnnActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.nnAAP/EEOnnExcela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.nnAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.nnWork Environment:nnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnxnnExtreme ColdnnxnnHeightsnnxnnConfined SpacesnnxnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnxnnMechanical HazardsnnxnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnxnnOperates Vehicle (Company)nnxnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnxnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnxnnxnnRotates All Shiftsnnxnnxnn8 Hours Shiftsnnxnnxnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnxnnxnnOn-CallnnxnnxnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)nnxnnxnnTravel Between SitesnnxnnDirect Patient CarennxnnxnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnxnnxnnEye ProtectionnnxnnxnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnxnnHearing ProtectionnnxnnHand ProtectionnnxnnxnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnxnnBody ProtectionnnxnnxnnLatex ExposurennxnnxnnSolvent ExposurennxnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennxnnDust (sanding) ExposurennxnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennxnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennChemo UnitsnnChemo UnitsnnX all othernnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennxnnxnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennxnnxnnMist ExposurennxnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnxnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennxnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennxnnLaser ExposurennxnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnxnnxnnSittingnnxnnxnnWalkingnnxnnxnnClimbing StairsnnxnnxnnClimbing LaddersnnxnnStandingnnxnnxnnKneelingnnxnnxnnSquatting (Crouching)nnxnnxnnTwisting/TurningnnxnnxnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnxnnxnnGross GraspnnxnnxnnFine Finger ManipulationnnxnnxnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnxnnxnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnxnn10#nn50#nnCarrynnxnn25#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnxnnxnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnxnnxnnFeeling (Sensation)nnxnnxnnColor VisionnnxnnxnnHearing ClearlynnxnnxnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnxnnxnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnxnnxnnReaching ForwardnnxnnxnnLifting Floor to Knucklennxnn10#nnLifting Seat Pan to Knucklennxnn50#nnLifting Knuckle to Shouldernnxnn20#nnLifting Shoulder to Overheadnnxnn10#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)