Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care - Pediatrics - Per Diem

Bassett Healthcare Network•Village of Cooperstown, NY

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Acute Care under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, provides direct and indirect patient care with direction by a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician. The LPN functions as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. The role is focused on improving the health of patients within an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to making a difference in the communities served to achieve optimum health and the best quality of life possible.

Requirements

Graduation from a Practical Nursing program, required
Current NYS licensure as a Practical Nurse or valid interim permit, required
BLS certification within 6 months of hire, required
Communication skills
Multi-Tasking skills
Clinical Skills

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to patients’ needs.
Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately.
Evaluates health data to identify patient problems.
Implements and documents specified interventions.
Identifies and reports deviations from expected patient outcomes.
Provides patients and families with established patient education materials and the patients plan of care per unit guidelines as measured by direct supervisory observation.
Performs procedures according to medical orders and nursing standards with appropriates supervision as permitted by law and hospital policy, as measured by direct supervisory observation.
Documents appropriately as measured by direct supervisory observation and random record review.
Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
Directs and supervises patient care provided by support personnel according to department guidelines.
Demonstrates flexibility and collaboration in solving care problems.
Uses material and other resources prudently.
Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor.
Advocates for patient needs.
Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
Participates in 4-8 hours of educational activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.
Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.