Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LPN / LVN

Company: Covenant Physician Partners

Location: philadelphia, PA

Created: 2024-04-06

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Grant Surgicenter, a Covenant Physician Partner, is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) located in Philadelphia, PA. Please note the pay range for this position is $28-34hr. About the Opportunity Under general direction from Center Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of the patient. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative and individualized nursing care to patients and families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Verifies that essential equipment is functioning properly each day. * Assesses and monitors patients in the post-operative area demonstrating competency with all monitoring equipment. * Transports and positions patients observing policiesprocedures, safety requirements, and patient needs. * Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures. * Maintains patient safety, and ensures a clean, orderly environment throughout the Center. * Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal ordersdirections. * Addresses individual patient needs, and completes all post-op physician orders. * Adheres to CDC Bodily Fluid precautions and infectious waste disposal according to policy. * Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards. * Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management. * Conducts pre and post-procedure orientation and instruction of patient andor patient's family, communicating a positive and caring attitude. Provides verbal and written discharge criteria. * Conducts pre and post-procedure telephone interviews. * Performs other duties as requested or assigned. * Participates in the QAPI and Safety Program. * Engages in various clerical and record keeping duties as needed. * Demonstrated knowledge of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals) and location of SDS sheets. About the Candidate Minimum Requirements: * Clinical experience in the peri-operative setting or procedure healthcare including demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, working with anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations found in a surgical or procedural setting preferred. * Graduate of professional school of nursing. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians and all medical professionals. * Holds current LPN license in the state of Florida. * Current certification in BLS or ability to obtain upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: * Critical Care, E.R., or recovery experience encouraged. * Clinical experience in the peri-operative setting or procedure healthcare including demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, working with anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations found in a surgical or procedural setting preferred but not required. * IV certification is required. What We Offer * Verizon Wireless Discounts * Travel discounts with Hertz and Liberty Mutual * Free legal assistance through RocketLawyer * Pet Insurance * Membership reimbursements for Amazon Prime and Costco, and Sam's Club * Access to our free mental wellness program - Sibly Covenant Physician Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Covenant does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.