FirstChoice Acute LPN

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The FirstChoice Acute LPN contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through the effective implementation of specific aspects of the nursing process, considering age-specific, maturational, cultural, and spiritual needs. The care provided to assigned patients is congruent with the education and licensure of the LPN and is performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role requires demonstrating unit/area designated competencies. This is a part-time, 13-week contract position at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, offering flexible scheduling and premium pay.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of specialized nursing education.
2 years previous experience.
Active license to practice as LPN.
Ability to apply nursing techniques within defined responsibilities to meet patient and family needs.
Awareness of the New York State Nurse Practice Act, the role of LPN's and relationship to RN's.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, and coworkers.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for over 50% of work time.
Ability to walk and stand for approximately 51% to 80% of work time.
Ability to lift, turn, and position patients frequently.

Responsibilities

Performs specific nursing interventions as delegated by the Registered Nurse in an effort to identify and attain treatment goals.
Obtains necessary clinical data from patient, family, or significant other.
Uses interdisciplinary plan of care as the framework for care rendered (including the administration of medications).
Performs all duties and skills of the PCT job description.
Administers medications to patients orally, rectally, intra-muscularly, or subcutaneously.
Monitors effects of medications; records medications given and patients' reactions.
Performs venipuncture, blood cultures, and bleeding times.
Obtains blood specimens from venipuncture and intermittent infusion devices (e.g. heplocks, saline locks).
Starts, primes, disconnects IV lines and may regulate dripping.
Performs tracheal suctioning, NMTs, routine oxygen therapy, and pulse oximetry.
Flushes intermittent infusion devices (e.g. heplocks, saline locks) as a function of blood drawing.
Inserts and discontinues indwelling urinary catheterization and intermittent clean catheterization.
Performs neurovascular checks.
Performs neurologic checks.
Responds to patient requests in a timely fashion.
Always introduces self and explains patient care role.
Responsible for maintaining knowledge of policy and procedures.
Participates in unit activities to improve quality care.
Answers phones.
Maintains a clean environment for patient visitors and fellow associates.
Seeks ongoing learning experiences in order to keep current with practice and promote self-growth.
Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies according to procedures, and assures adequate supplies.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health facilities.
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Participates in or contributes to nursing or hospital research projects by assisting with data collection, supporting the patient in his/her decision to participate.