LPN- Med/Surg-36 Hour Days

Could you be our next Licensed Practical Nurse at Lankenau Medical Center?

Why work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Main Line Health?

• Make an Impact! The Licensed Practical Nurse makes observations and collects data to assist the RN for assessment. The Licensed Practical Nurse implements physiological and psychological care for patients as planned by and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Utilizing knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of these patients, the Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care. The Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates competencies in evidence based nursing practice, in consultation with the Registered Nurse for planning and clinical decision making, using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise and patient preference. The Licensed Practical Nurse engages in clinical, departmental, and shared decision-making initiatives, resulting in a culture of safety and a superior patient experience. The Licensed Practical Nurse identifies each patient's requirements in accordance with regulatory standards, the PA LPN Nurse Practice Act, and MLH policies and procedures.
  
  
• Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
  
  
• Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
  
  
• Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 160 hours of paid time off per year. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
  
  

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse on 2 SW (Med/Surg) unit at Lankenau Medical Center.
Shift: Full-Time, 36-Hours per week, Day Shift. 7 am to 7:30 pm; every third weekend rotation.

Experience:
Unit-specific

Education:
1. Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing..
2. Ability to communicate proficiently in English to perform job duties

Licensures/Certifications:
1. A current PA LPN license or temporary practice permit to practice in PA OR a multi-state license verified in one of the approved states through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
2. Maintains validation of current BLS training (CPR).
3. Certification in specialty area desired