L.P.N. Staff I.

Rochester Regional Health•Newark, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team. Join our 2 East Medical/Surgical Recovery Unit, a 9-bed unit specializing in the care and recovery of patients following surgical procedures. Primarily serving an adult population, we also occasionally care for pediatric ENT patients, allowing for a broad range of clinical experiences.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Nice To Haves

Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.
Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.
Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.