L.P.N. Staff I

Rochester Regional Health

20d•$27 - $33•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. OUR HOSPITAL: United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) has been serving residents of Genesee County and surrounding rural communities since its inception as Batavia Hospital in 1902. Today, UMMC represents more than 900 employees, all committed to providing patients with personalized, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art care. UMMC is a designated New York State Stroke Center, providing a full range of care services to meet its patients' needs. The 131-bed facility includes a state-of-the-art surgical department, a wound care center, urgent care, maternity services, and a Joint Replacement Center of Excellence - along with a number of primary and specialty physician offices. UMMC is proud to manage the New York State Cancer Services Partnership Grant for Orleans and Genesee Counties. As a Registered Nurse (RN) at UMMC, you are the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
Current licensure in the State of New York
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the care delivery team, assists in the implementation of the care plan for each patient, and models exceptional teamwork to other members of the team.
Assists in the delivery high quality, safe care through effective communication, exceptional collaboration and attention to the patient’s condition.
Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned.