Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Job Summary: Administers care that is individualized and is consistent with the plan of care and with standards of care/practice (Reports to RN any change in patient condition, administers medications, functions independently, within area of practice); Demonstrates clinical skills for work area (completes unit specific skills/competencies; Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care; Incorporates patient/family/significant other teaching into routine care under the direction of the RN; Adjusts work routine to meet changing unit and patient conditions; Fosters team building spirit (assist new staff members integration into the team; Contributes to plan of care, as well as implementation of plan; Maintains a safe working environment; Fosters a positive public relations with patients, families and staff. Medication administration, obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, obtaining EKG's, hands on nursing care and some heavy lifting required. Current CPR, 1 year post licensure nursing experience preferred.
Requirements
- Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
- Current CPR
Nice To Haves
- 1 year post licensure nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administers care that is individualized and is consistent with the plan of care and with standards of care/practice
- Reports to RN any change in patient condition
- Administers medications
- Functions independently, within area of practice
- Demonstrates clinical skills for work area
- Completes unit specific skills/competencies
- Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care
- Incorporates patient/family/significant other teaching into routine care under the direction of the RN
- Adjusts work routine to meet changing unit and patient conditions
- Fosters team building spirit
- Assist new staff members integration into the team
- Contributes to plan of care, as well as implementation of plan
- Maintains a safe working environment
- Fosters a positive public relations with patients, families and staff
- Medication administration
- Obtaining vital signs
- Drawing blood
- Obtaining EKG's
- Hands on nursing care
- Some heavy lifting required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
