Licensed Practical Nurse - N3A Medical Telemetry and Observation Unit - Nights Location: York Hospital, York, PA Schedule: Full Time North 3A is a 39-bed medical telemetry and observation unit that specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older with a variety of medical diagnoses that include metabolic disorders, stable cardiovascular problems, renal patients, GI bleeds, substance abuse withdrawal, diabetes, infectious diseases, respiratory conditions, rule-out stroke/TIA, and uncomplicated appendectomies and cholecystectomies. Full Time (72 Hours Biweekly) Shift: Nights 7p-7a : 3, 12 hour shifts per week Every 3rd Weekend, rotating holidays General Summary Provides nursing care to patients at an advanced level of practice. Takes patient vital signs, assists with procedures/examinations, administers medications, assists patient with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, etc.) and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: + Under appropriate supervision, administers and controls narcotics and medications. + Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning. + Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards. + Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in beds, and turns the patients. + Checks patient's vital signs. + Charts results of various tests. + Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel. + Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment. + Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. + Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. + Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members. + Ensures accurate maintenance of patients' medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information. + Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties. + Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Common Expectations: + Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). + Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. + Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. + Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. + Prepares and maintains records of patient charges. Qualifications Minimum Education: + Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required Work Experience: + 1 year Relevant experience. Required Licenses: + Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or + Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and + Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Courses and Training: + Completion of accredited LPN program. Upon Hire Required and + Rhythm recognition course per unit of assignment. Upon Hire Required and + ACLS/PALS certification, as required. Upon Hire Required Apply Now You’re unique and you belong here. At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us. WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.