Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time Evenings/Nights Shift - Total Joint and - (Williamsport, PA)

Description UPMC Susquehanna has an opening for a Part time Licensed Practical Nurse on the Total Joint and Spine Unit. This position is a Evenings/Nights shift. Under direction of a registered nurse, provide routine patient care within the scope of the Practical Nurse Act of Pennsylvania. Responsibilities: Assist the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care. Provide appropriate, direct patient care. Give injections, take vital signs, perform basic diagnostic tests, observe patients, dress wounds and administer medication. Comply with established medication use policies. Observe and record patient's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and report results to the RN in charge. Communicate effectively with patients and families about hospital stay and home care concerns. Instruct and demonstrate care. Discuss any patient or family concerns with RN in charge so that issue can be appropriately addressed.