Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Unit 2 West - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

12d

About The Position

Provides high-quality nursing care to assigned patients in collaboration with and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using a scientific and humanistic focus. The Corning Hospital LPN uses a holistic systems approach to protect and promote patient wellness and safety, centers care on patients, promotes teamwork, and strives for excellence. The role includes implementing prescribed testing, medications, and protocols within established standards; documenting and maintaining patient records; communicating changes in patient condition; and incorporating patient teaching into the plan of care. The LPN follows hospital policies, safety guidelines, Standard Precautions, and infection-control practices, and performs only procedures permitted by hospital policy. The position is per diem and is part of the collective bargaining unit. Pay ranges from $26.84 to $39.49 per hour.

Requirements

Current New York Licensed Practical Nurse credential.
High ethical standards, discretion, and confidentiality.
Professional conduct at all times.
Ability to assist patients with bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation using assistive devices and proper body mechanics.
Friendly, team-oriented approach that fosters teamwork.
Ability to adapt to changing workloads and departmental demands.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, sound judgment, and ability to recognize and appropriately address priorities.
Must perform only procedures allowed by hospital policy; excluded procedures are venipuncture (special class), insertion of NG tubes, administration of IV push medications, verbal/telephone orders, and administration of blood products.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Registered Nurse regarding each patient’s Plan of Care.
Implement and/or administer prescribed testing, medications, and protocols in compliance with established standards, and ensure pertinent patient and family education is provided.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies as required by the unit.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and develop other staff members’ skills when requested or appropriate.
Attend workshops, seminars, and in-services, and review pertinent literature to maintain and enhance medical knowledge.
Complete assigned work during the shift while maintaining quality, and use additional time to assist others in the department’s best interests.
Promote teamwork and a positive work environment; assist, supervise, or consult with other staff when appropriate.
Use sound judgment and planning when responding to requests or questions from patients, families, and healthcare providers, and respond promptly to assignment changes.
Report changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel; evaluate and update the plan of care as indicated; and refer unresolved problems through the proper chain of command.
Protect the confidentiality of patient records and matters, and interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and other customers.
Maintain patient records, keep documentation current, document pertinent care information, and document patient responses to teaching.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow hospital safety guidelines, policies and procedures, Standard Precautions, and infection-control practices.
Report suggestions or recommendations for improving department policies, procedures, or operations to the departmental manager.
Pursue ongoing continuing education, in-services, professional development, learning new procedures, and accepting new responsibilities as permitted.
Maintain on-call reliability and availability as required by the unit; arrive on time for shifts and return promptly from breaks and lunch periods.
Follow the hospital dress code, wear an identification badge while on duty, and maintain a professional appearance.
Participate in and actively support performance improvement activities.
Assist patients with bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation using assistive devices and proper body mechanics.