Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Unit D5
About The Position
Our cardiac service line nurses will be cross trained to work in both our cardiac surgery and cardiovascular/stroke stepdown units. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. Work with our nationally recognized, elite cardiac care teams who are ranked top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Surgery Programs and recognized American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We are THE heart hospital in the region and now the American College of Cardiology has recognized St. Joseph’s Health for its demonstrated expertise in treating chest pain. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of a LPN as "performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations."
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
- Maintains current BLS/CPR.
- Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical ladder advancement with completion of medication administration course.
- Career advancement to preceptor and Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
- Utilizing the Nursing Process is involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.
- Therapeutic nursing interventions under the supervision and direction of the RN for daily care, tube feeds, dressing changes and more.
- Medication administration upon completion of medication course.
- Documentation using the EPIC system.
- Collaborative team approach: with interprofessional team of registered nurses, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care and pharmacy.
Benefits
- Generous tuition allowance.
- Flexible self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars.
- Clinical Ladder to recognize advancement with medication administration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
