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(Archived) Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Job Description
We have an exciting Part-Time LPN opening for nights and weekends in our medical department at PA Child Care East in Pittston, PA.
PA Child Care East is a small facility working with 11 year old to 21 year old adolescents. In this role you would primarily be responsible for providing nursing care to patients.
Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists and dentists.
Hiring for Part-time weekends
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care. Other responsibilities include:
- Maintaining security of all medical records
- Ensuring strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations
- Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
- Conducting sick call for patients and provide treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of patients and participating in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
- Record, retrieve and file medical information in the patient medical record
- Accompanies and assists PCM physicians during facility rounds