81600- Medical ICU – Licensed Practical Nurse, 2, Inpatient

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

21d • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct care to assigned patients in an inpatient setting and remains accountable for that care under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD. The LPN contributes to unit activities and improvements to the care delivery system, works as a team member, and assists other staff with implementing patient care. The role participates in care planning, implements appropriate nursing interventions, and contributes to patient and family education through data collection, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and clear communication.

The 12-bed MICU provides specialized care to critically ill adults with complex medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring, advanced therapies, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Patients may have respiratory failure, sepsis, multisystem organ dysfunction, or require advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support. LPNs work with RNs, providers, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, and other disciplines to provide safe, high-quality care within the LPN's scope of practice.

In addition to traditional LPN responsibilities, the position supports patient mobility and early mobilization in the ICU. Activities include repositioning, dangling, transfers, ambulation as appropriate, use of safe patient handling equipment, and other mobility interventions. Orientation provides opportunities to work alongside LPNs and RNs while developing experience in the MICU. This is a full-time position with day and night shifts, 8- and 12-hour shifts, and weekends and holidays according to unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned inpatient patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD.
• Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the care delivery system.
• Work as a team member and assist other staff in implementing patient care.
• Participate in the plan of care and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Contribute to patient and family education through data collection, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and communication.
• Collaborate with RNs, providers, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, and other disciplines to provide care within the LPN's scope of practice.
• Support patient mobility and early mobilization, including repositioning, dangling, transfers, ambulation as appropriate, use of safe patient handling equipment, and other mobility interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed