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.
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. Administers pre-calculated or unit dose medications with the exceptions of intravenous medications and Gamulin May give Control Drugs. 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. Accepts reassignments to other nursing units as needed. Performs basic treatments and procedures including the following: 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. Passes, collects, empties equipment such as bedpans, urinals, gastric drainage and suction bottles. Obtains and applies bed cradles, eggcrate mattresses. Inserts and irrigates catheters. Irrigates colostomies. Collects specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum. Measures and records intake output. Takes and record weights, temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures. Positions, lifts, transfers, and transports patients. Cares for patients in isolation, casts, and traction. Cares for patients receiving radiation therapy. Utilizes equipment such as bed/chair scales, Hoyer lift.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BLS Required 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. Must be able to perform and record effectively a wide variety of technical patient care procedures such as catheterizations, obtaining vital signs, and changing dressings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
none
UNION:
CSEA (MH)
Note:
Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
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
$29.57 - $41.47 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 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.
