Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Maternal Child Health- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Days/Nights FLEX

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

23d • $25 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN on Maternal Child Health is responsible for direct patient care to all patients within the Maternal Child Health department. The position will work collaboratively with all department members to implement and evaluate the patient's physical, psychological emotional, educational and spiritual needs under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills are required as well as being able to interact with people from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current NYS LPN license

Nice To Haves

• Will obtain BLS during introductory period, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Previous experience in Maternal Child Health

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medication within scope of practice and accurately documents in patients EMR.
• Plans for care of patients, demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs.
• Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
• Obtaining data related to patient care and recording accurately in the patients EMR.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in mental and emotional conditions of the patient to the RN. Examples include changes in vital signs, abnormal weight gain or loss, inability to locate a fetal heart rate, increase in pain, etc.
• Responds promptly to call bells and patient needs.
• Know what surgical procedure is being performed, Follows AORN Guidelines/Hospital P&P for surgical hand scrub, anticipate surgeon's needs, make sure a "time out" has been called before handing scalpel to the surgeon, and maintain a sterile field.
• Appropriately stocks all areas of the department, including the OR and does bi-weekly audits of the OR.
• Knows how to appropriately perform and document a hearing screen.
• Appropriately sets up, cleans (including equipment) and stocks after a delivery and C-section.

Benefits

• Centralus Health and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
• We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree