Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse 2, Outpatient

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

8d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

In an outpatient setting, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is accountable for providing direct care to assigned patients. The LPN contributes to unit activities and supports the enhancement of the care delivery system. They work as a team member, assisting other staff members with implementing patient care. The LPN assumes responsibility for the care of assigned patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD. They participate in the plan of care, implement appropriate nursing interventions, and contribute to patient/family education through data collection, interdisciplinary team collaboration, documentation, and excellent communication. The LPN identifies basic age-specific, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families and communicates these needs to the care team. They recognize obvious changes in patient status and seek appropriate resources. The LPN promotes safe and effective patient care, maintains positive relationships with the healthcare team, and resolves conflict effectively. They treat patients, families, and colleagues with kindness, courtesy, and respect, listening attentively and communicating clearly. The LPN accepts constructive feedback positively, supports peers and students, and identifies educational needs to leadership. They function effectively as a preceptor for staff and students and contribute to the orientation of new team members. The LPN seeks resources to support decision-making and actions and reviews and applies current evidence from literature and best practice standards to patient and unit needs. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse Program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful completion of orientation at the unit level required
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure licensed in New York State (NYS) upon hire required

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility of care for assigned patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD.
Documents collected data, provision of care, and medication administration according to unit and service standards.
Participates in the plan of care, implements appropriate nursing interventions, and contributes to patient/family education through collection of data, interdisciplinary team collaboration, documentation and excellent communication.
Identifies basic age specific, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families and clearly communicates these needs to appropriate members of the care team.
Recognizes obvious changes in patient status seeking appropriate resources to address concerns.
Consistently works to promote safe and effective patient care.
Maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
Resolves conflict effectively in a timely manner, working directly with co-workers to address issues.
Treats patients, families, and colleagues with kindness, courtesy, consideration, and respect for all viewpoints and cultures.
Listens attentively and communicates in a clear, courteous, caring manner appropriate to the situation.
Accepts and acts on constructive feedback in a positive manner.
Supports peers and students during learning opportunities.
Identifies and communicates educational needs of staff to unit leadership.
Functions effectively as a preceptor for staff and students.
Contributes to the orientation of new team members.
Seeks out resources to support decision-making and actions.
Reviews and applies current evidence from the literature and best practice standards to patient and unit needs.
Other duties as assigned.