Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time 36 hours per week - Progressive Care Unit - Night Shift - Union Hospital (Maryland) New

ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet® recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report!

HIGHLIGHTS 
Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.

Robust Benefits Package

Come Join Our Team! ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is committed to ensuring our patients have the highest quality of care. 

We are currently hiring for a LPN to work 36 hours per week on the Night Shift, to support the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Unit. Typical night shift 7pm-7am, holidays and weekend per the guidelines of the department.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a health care provider who, under the direction of a professional Registered Nurse (RN), implements skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, while observing for patient response to prescribed treatments and/or nursing interventions—within the LPN practice scope as delineated in the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Conducts ongoing patient observations to gather data relevant to the patient needs.

• Records conditions and patient’s response to treatment.

• Notifies assigned/team RN of any changes in condition.

• Collaborates and assists RN in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing plan of care for the patient.  Updates the plan as appropriate.

• Performs assigned nursing procedures for comfort and well-being of patients demonstrating a concern for patient safety.

• Administers medications in a safe and effective manner.

• Participates in patient/family education and discharge planning, documenting appropriately.

• Updates the teaching plan as appropriate.

• Establishes priorities appropriately, based on patient needs.

• Participates in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric patients including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain information and to provide the care needed.

• Communicates effectively to patients, families, and the health care team, utilizing both written and verbal communication skills.

• Responds to patient crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards. 

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established CCHS and departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.

• Completes mandatory in-service education.

• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

• Per offer of employment letter, signed commitment upon hire to obtain RN license and then subsequent BSN degree within the defined time frame.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 - $40.96

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.