Find & Apply For Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Jobs in New Hartford, New York

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides general nursing care to patients, families and caregivers in the Medical Group practices. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists and advocates for the patient and families health in support of the patient centered approach and delivery model of care, and is an active care team member. Responsible for collaborating with physicians/ providers , registered professional nurses and multidisciplinary care team members. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health coaching, and supportive care under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed physician or licensed health care provider. Nursing shall perform in accordance with the standards outlined for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the NYS Education Law, NYS Office of the Professions, and by the State Nurse Practice Act. A Licensed Practical Nurse will follow the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Job Responsibilities Gather patient measurements and collect patient data

Record and report patient findings

Prepare patient for patient examination and treatment

Assistswith examination and treatments

Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of licensed health care provider or registered professional nurse

Support self-care , self- management and the established plan of care.

Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times

Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment

Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services; reviewing publications and participating in department committee meetings or work groups

Engage in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in system-wide and department specific teams

Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information

Respond to patient requests, communicates effectively to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient request Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing program

Preferred:

Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic Life Support Certification - Must receive BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire date Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details Req Id 99025 Department

MG - PRIM - NEW HARTFORD

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1 Work Schedule

HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union

Pay Range $22.00 - 34.00 Per Hour