Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry - 26-00386

NavitasPartners•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in a Medical Surgical / Telemetry setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN will manage an assigned patient load while collaborating closely with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care in an acute care hospital environment.

Requirements

Ability to manage an assigned patient workload with RN support
Minimum of recent acute care experience within the last 2 years
Experience in a Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry care environment
Proficiency in specimen labeling and safe patient handling
Active New York State LPN license required (NY is not a compact state)
Pending licenses will not be accepted
BLS certification required
EPIC experience required

Responsibilities

Perform and document vital signs, pain assessments, intake and output monitoring
Provide patient care in accordance with established clinical protocols and standards
Administer medications via oral, IM, SQ, NG/G-tube, and topical routes (ear and eye drops)
Perform IV therapy using pumps and assist with IV maintenance
Monitor blood glucose levels and report abnormal values
Provide oxygen therapy via nasal cannula
Assist with telemetry monitoring and perform 12-lead EKGs
Deliver basic wound care, including simple dressings and drain care (JP/Hemovac)
Perform Foley catheter insertion (male and female) and clean-catch urine collection
Manage feeding tubes and provide routine bathing and oral care
Follow isolation precautions and assist with physical restraint protocols
Communicate patient condition changes promptly to RN and/or physician
Maintain accurate documentation using the electronic medical record