Licensed Practical Nurse - Pre Admission Testing

Trinity Health

1d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
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 interdisciplinary team of registered nurses, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care and pharmacy.

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.