Licensed Practical Nurse-Urgent Care Center - Full Time - 7:30am-3:30pm/12-8pm, Alternating Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

40d • $35 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients. The LPN demonstrates scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills in providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). This role involves performing various nursing tasks, administering medications (with specific route restrictions), and contributing to patient assessment and care planning. The LPN also plays a role in health teaching, maintaining patient comfort, and adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. Special provisions exist for LPNs working in chronic outpatient hemodialysis settings, allowing them to perform specific dialysis-related tasks under RN supervision after completing required training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Basic Life Saver (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year as Licensed Practical nurse

Responsibilities

• Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients.
• Demonstrates scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Performs job duties under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Performs skilled nursing care tasks and procedures related to vital signs, pulse oximetry, venipuncture, starting standard peripheral IVs, urinary catheter insertion/catheter care, simple dressings, and removing/discontinuing a peripheral line.
• Administers IV fluids after completing annual competency IV therapy training.
• Monitors patients receiving blood and blood products and TPN under the direction of the RN.
• Makes recommendations in the application of the nursing process.
• Participates in planning and administers direct patient care, including activities of daily living (ADL).
• Performs point of care testing including blood glucose.
• Performs nursing procedures as defined in the nursing procedure manual.
• Administers medication via all routes except IV push/bolus (except for Normal Saline or heparin flush) or via a central line. LPNs cannot administer chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
• Administers subsequent doses of IV drugs after the RN has administered the first dose and assessed for side effects.
• Assists in patient assessment after the RN has completed the initial patient assessment, including pain management.
• Carries out medical and nursing orders. Cannot accept verbal orders or carry out RN standing orders.
• Makes, reports, and records observations on assigned patients within the EMR.
• Observes and reports any signs and symptoms of change in a patient’s condition to the appropriate person.
• Participates in health teaching to patients and families following the RN's development of the teaching plan.
• Establishes an environment that promotes optimum physical and emotional comfort.
• Performs hourly care checks and supports the patient experience in accordance with Relationship Centered Care Professional Practice Model.
• Organizes supplies and equipment necessary for carrying out the plan of care.
• Contributes specified data to the patients’ medical record.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on age-specific needs (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric).
• Identifies physical, behavioral, and emotional characteristics typical for the age group.
• Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment.
• Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs.
• Uses communication techniques that are age-appropriate.
• Demonstrates awareness of the goals of the Nursing Department.
• Supports the patient experience to achieve safe and quality care.
• Adapts to changing departmental needs.
• Manages time effectively to meet the needs of the unit/department.
• Interprets hospital policies and regulatory standards of care.
• Recommends changes in nursing practice or policy through appropriate leadership.
• Participates in the Nursing Department Quality Improvement Program/activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Participates in the development of other staff members.
• Meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Maintains nursing care standards through participation in workshops, in-service programs, and staff meetings.
• Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate experiences.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families, and significant others.
• Displays courtesy, professionalism, and respect during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
• Responsible to the leadership person of the unit.
• Provides direction, assistance, and support to auxiliary staff.
• Participates in interdepartmental and intergroup communication to provide continuity of patient care.
• Participates in departmental committees, as assigned.
• Adheres to the MSHS legal and ethical standards.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Administer bolus of medications by IV push in a chronic outpatient hemodialysis treatment center, excluding first dose administration which is administered by an RN.
• Identify and set up supplies necessary for accessing a CVAD.
• Initiate treatment with a CVAD.
• Draw blood specimens from a CVAD.
• Perform CVAD dressing change and exit site care.
• Monitor and adjust flow rates of central venous catheter access device/line.
• Intervene if there is a catheter/blood line disconnection or other complications associated with a CVAD.
• Provide CVAD care at the end of dialysis treatment.

Benefits

• Salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.
• Potential for bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED