What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Registered Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse, Skilled Nursing, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem) position at sluhn?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.
In our skilled nursing facilities, St. Luke’s has developed clinical pathways, which are tools used to manage the quality of healthcare by adopting standardized processes based on what has been shown to improve care. The evidence-based and medically driven pathways reduce the length of stay in skilled nursing facilities in the St. Luke’s service area. Join the team providing outstanding dedication and the commitment to provide the highest quality care for all of our patients and residents.
Hospital Locations - openings may vary by campus availability:
St. Luke’s Miners Campus, Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Coaldale
St. Luke’s Lehighton Campus, The Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SHIFT DETAILS:
Positions may be available on various shifts including weekend program options and per diem.
Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings!
Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week
Part time, less than 36 hours per week
Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies
Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month. Ability to complete initial 7 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Registered Nurse
Provides nursing care through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates and documents the effects of care.
Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Participates in interdisciplinary team and rehab meetings.
Administers treatments and medications according to physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner records the treatments and medications
Assumes and reports to the RN changes in resident/patient condition. Assists with admission/transfer/discharge of residents/patients.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
RN: Minimum of one year nursing experience required. Prior experience in geriatric care or medical-surgical experience with a geriatric populace is desirable. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.
LPN: New or experienced. Prior experience in geriatric care or medical-surgical experience with a geriatric populace is desirable. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.
RNs with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page https://www.slhn.org/nursing-opportunities
EDUCATION:
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.
Graduate of accredited Pennsylvania nursing school for LPN. Current Pennsylvania License.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.