Licensed Practical Nurse LTC - FT - Night Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves performing routine nursing services at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation, including the Long-Term Care Facility, or Erie County Health Department Clinic. The incumbent provides routine nursing care to residents or patients, may assume charge responsibilities with minimal supervision and may perform higher level technical nursing tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, Physician or other higher-ranking professional of the department. Supervision may be exercised over Hospital/Institutional Aide.

Requirements

Completion of a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department
Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment, OR Possession of a limited Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) permit as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and Licensed Practical Nurse license within one year and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment
Good knowledge of basic nursing techniques
Good knowledge of advanced technical nursing skills
Good knowledge of infection control
Good knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology
Ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed
Ability to understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to keep records and prepare reports
Good interpersonal skills
Initiative
Sound professional judgment
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved ECMCC provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment (for ECMCC positions only)
Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license and use of a private automobile at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment (for Health Department positions only)

Responsibilities

Maintains equipment used in the care of patients
Administers and documents the administration of medications
Performs or assists with treatments and procedures
Teaches and/or assists with patient and family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or as directed
Performs and records vital signs and weights
Administers internal feedings
Observes and monitors patient conditions and documents these in accordance with nursing standards
Informs nurse in charge of care provided to patients and status of patients’ condition
Reports incidents to nurse in charge
Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and hospital personnel
Performs charge duties when necessary and as directed
Provides for patient safety and comfort
Performs tasks normally assigned to a Hospital/Institutional Aide
Transport patients in acute and long-term care facilities
Participates in In-service education
Maintains communication and reports changes in resident condition to supervising Registered Nurse (if assigned to Erie County Long-Term Care Facility)
Administers and documents the administration of medications, including IV infusions and IV medications (if assigned to Erie County Long-Term Care Facility)
Performs EKG testing, pulse oximetry testing and phlebotomy (if assigned to Erie County Long-Term Care Facility)