LPN I W6

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute Care (LPN) provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The LPN provides direct patient care in collaboration with other health care team members and completes other tasks to support patient care. The NYS Education Department differentiated scope of practice of LPNs and RNs in the source document used for determining tasks that the LPN may perform.

Requirements

• Fulfills educational requirements for licensure as an LPN in NYS.
• Licensed in NYS as an LPN.
• New graduate LPN or prefer 6 months work experience as an LPN in an acute care hospital OR long term care.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross BLS) upon hire.
• When CPR renewal due, American Heart Association BLS is the only certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families.
• Provides direct patient care in collaboration with other health care team members.
• Completes other tasks to support patient care.

What This Job Offers

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