LPN - Clincal Decision Unit

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Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, community-based, not-for-profit hospital serving Montgomery County and the surrounding area since 1943. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and offers both complex and routine care for a range of specialties.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver safe, therapeutic, and age-appropriate patient care. May assign tasks and provide guidance and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel. The Registered Nurse may delegate activities within the scope of practice for the LPN.

• Collects data for the assessment of the patient through direct observation, review of current condition and health status, obtaining past medical history, medication history, reviewing medical records
• Perform a focused physical assessment focusing on current conditions and problems
• Identification of any changes in the patient symptoms or behavior

What nurses love about Suburban:

• Competitive pay and benefit package Suburban Hospital Benefits
• Free On-site Parking!
• Interdisciplinary approach of care with the RN at the forefront
• Supportive Nurse Leadership/Magnet Designation
• Flexible scheduling options to balance your work and personal life

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current state licensure as LPN required with 6 months experience.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support is required.

Knowledge:

Basic analytical ability as required to:

• Operate complex electronic monitoring equipment
• Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms
• Organize and summarize information
• Make judgments regarding patient care within scope of practice.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships
• that foster optimal quality patient care.
• Computer knowledge

Position:

• Clinical Decision Unit
• Full Time Days, Benefitted

Salary Range: Minimum 31.55 per hour - Maximum 49.09 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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