Reference #: 9302601 About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. A. Experience: 1-3 yearsrsquo; experience preferred B. Education and Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. Certified in CPR. C. License Certification and Registration: Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Under the direction of a professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse functions according to the Practical Nurse Act, according to accepted standards, and his/her level of knowledge and experience. He/she provides skilled and technical care for a designated time frame to the patient population of a specified clinical unit according to a plan of care established by the RN/GN. Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make AMH the hospital of choice for Patients and Employees. Implements a plan of care developed by the professional nurse and evaluates care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner through use of adherence to pre-determined standards to assist patient toward desired outcomes. Collects data on assigned patients as directed for utilization by the professional nurse in the nursing process. Contributes to the development of the patient#39;s plan of care to assist patient in meeting expected outcomes. Contributes to professional development of self, peers and colleagues to support staff development. Performs other related duties and requests as assigned.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.