A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, variable start/end times
SUMMARY:
Observes, reports and documents patient's physical, emotional and mental symptoms, conditions and reaction; participates in conferences about patients' conditions and care plans and provides information used in evaluating and revising such plans. Helps provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients. Assists patients to adjust to their hospitalization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs nursing duties using standard procedures. Assists physicians with examinations treatments, tests and dressings. Maintains or discontinues intravenous infusions. May add I.V. bottle without medication to an existing infusion. Recognizes and takes immediate and appropriate steps to alleviate conditions of shock, respiratory distress, fainting and/or hemorrhage. Assists in patient rehabilitation; encourages use of purposeful activities required in daily living; diversional activities; normal range of motion exercises; applies principles of body mechanics and assures proper body alignment; assists patient and family to seek help available through various community services. Administers nasogastric feedings, gastrostomy feeds, enemas, douches, perineal care, soaks. Applies ace bandages, elastic stockings, compresses and simple dressings, Aqua-K pads, ice bags. Gives baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, back rubs. Shaves patients. Inserts and irrigates catheters. Irrigates colostomies. Takes and record weights, temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing (or its equivalent). Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as licensed practical nurse. BLS required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to interact efficiently with sick and/or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
PAY RANGE
$26.02 - $38.13 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date , relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
