Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - Night- Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Performs routine nursing services at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation, including its Long-Term Care Facility, or at an Erie County Health Department Clinic. 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 in the department. May supervise Hospital/Institutional Aides. Related work is performed as required. When assigned to the Erie County Long-Term Care Facility, the nurse maintains communication with the supervising Registered Nurse and reports changes in residents’ conditions. Additional duties may include administering and documenting IV infusions and IV medications, EKG testing, pulse oximetry testing, and phlebotomy.

Requirements

Complete a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department.
At appointment, possess a New York State Education Department license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and maintain them throughout the appointment; alternatively, possess a limited Graduate Practical Nurse permit at appointment and obtain an LPN license within one year, maintaining the license throughout the appointment.
For Erie County Medical Center Corporation positions only, possess Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved ECMCC provider at appointment and maintain it throughout the appointment.
For Health Department positions only, possess a valid New York State driver’s license and use of a private automobile at appointment and maintain these throughout the appointment.
Good knowledge of basic nursing techniques, advanced technical nursing skills, infection control, medication administration, and pharmacology.
Ability to apply prescribed therapeutic treatments; understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions; keep records and prepare reports.
Good interpersonal skills, initiative, and sound professional judgment.
Be capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment used in patient care.
Administer and document medications.
Perform or assist with treatments and procedures.
Teach or assist with patient and family health care teaching as outlined in the care plan or as directed.
Perform and record vital signs and weights.
Administer internal feedings.
Observe and monitor patient conditions and document them in accordance with nursing standards.
Inform the nurse in charge about care provided and patient condition; report incidents to the nurse in charge.
Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
Perform charge duties when necessary and as directed.
Provide for patient safety and comfort.
Perform tasks normally assigned to a Hospital/Institutional Aide.
Transport patients in acute and long-term care facilities.
Participate in in-service education.
When assigned to the Erie County Long-Term Care Facility, communicate with and report changes in resident condition to the supervising Registered Nurse.
When assigned to the Erie County Long-Term Care Facility, administer and document medications, including IV infusions and IV medications.
When assigned to the Erie County Long-Term Care Facility, perform EKG testing, pulse oximetry testing, and phlebotomy.