LPN – General Medicine Position Available In Monroe, New York

LPN

• General Medicine Rochester Regional Health
• 3.5 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $27
• $33 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Medication administration Customer service BLS Certification LPN Communication skills Entry level

Nursing Full Job Description Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse Department :

4300•

General Medicine Location :

Unity Hospital Hours Per Week:

Full Time

• 36 hours

Schedule :

Nights 7p-7a; 3 12-hour shifts; every other weekend and holiday

SUMMARY :

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team. 4300 4300 is a 20 bed, medical surgical unit with the additional specialty of Peritoneal Dialysis. This unit cares for general medical patients with varying conditions and any patient who requires peritoneal dialysis (PD) during their hospital admission. All RN & LPNs are required to become PD competent through our hospital training course. RRH reimburses or pays for this competency for our nurses. Nursing staff are responsible for assessing patients, passing medications, and following provider orders for patient specific tasks. 4300 is a wonderful unit to start or continue your nursing career as you will see a variety of medical conditions, treatment plans, and nursing skills. We provide multidisciplinary support with daily care team rounding and geographically assigned teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Patient Care & Service

• Promote and restore patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members. Medication Administration & Reporting
• Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols. Documentation
• Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process. Preparation
• Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required. Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired. At least 6 months experience preferred.

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS

• Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association (AHA), LPN
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M

• Medium Work
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$27.00

• $33.

00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.