Licensed Practical Nurse I-SE6
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute Care provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN supports the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families, provides direct care in collaboration with other healthcare team members, and completes other tasks that support patient care. The tasks an LPN may perform are determined using the New York State Education Department’s differentiated scope of practice for LPNs and RNs. This Level I position is on Southeast 6, a surgical tower unit specializing in orthopedic, neurological, and vascular patients. It is described as a good opportunity for a new-graduate LPN.
Requirements
- Fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as an LPN in New York State.
- Hold an active New York State LPN license.
- For Level I: be a new graduate LPN, or preferably have six months of LPN work experience in an acute care hospital or long-term care setting.
- Hold current CPR certification upon hire: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross BLS. When renewal is due, only American Heart Association BLS is accepted.
Nice To Haves
- For Level I, six months of LPN work experience in an acute care hospital or long-term care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Support the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families.
- Provide direct patient care in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
- Complete other tasks that support patient care, consistent with the differentiated scope of practice for LPNs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
