81200 - Neuromedicine ICU – Licensed Practical Nurse 2 Inpt

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

35d • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking highly motivated and flexible individuals with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills to join the Neuro ICU team. This role involves assisting in the care of both Neuro-surgery and Neuro-medicine ICU level patients in an inpatient setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is accountable for providing direct care to assigned patients, contributing to unit activities, and supporting the enhancement of the care delivery system. The LPN works as a team member, assisting other staff with patient care, and assumes responsibility for assigned patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD. Responsibilities include participating in the plan of care, implementing nursing interventions, and contributing to patient/family education through data collection, interdisciplinary team collaboration, documentation, and communication.

Requirements

• Requires a diploma from an accredited LPN Nursing Program.
• Requires an active New York State LPN license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Acute medical-surgical experience or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remains accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients in an inpatient setting.
• Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system.
• Works as a team member and assists other staff members with implementing patient care.
• Assumes responsibility of care for assigned patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD.
• Participates in the plan of care.
• Implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Contributes to patient/family education through collection of data, interdisciplinary team collaboration, documentation and excellent communication.
• Assisting in the care of both Neuro-surgery and Neuro-medicine ICU level patients.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
• In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
• This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree