LPN II- outpatient

Ellis Medicine•Amsterdam, NY

16h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse II provides care for patients and families of any age and gender under the general supervision of a registered professional nurse. Through basic patient care, the LPN II participates in the restorative, health maintenance, and wellness plan defined by a multidisciplinary team. The role includes contributing information to the Registered Nurse during patient assessment and care planning, monitoring nutrition, fluid balance, and safety, and providing emotional support to patients and families. The LPN II administers and documents medications and IV therapies within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy, observes for medication effects and adverse reactions, and reports relevant information or restricted medication orders to the RN. Ellis Medicine describes its benefits offerings as generous and flexible. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and states that qualified applicants will be considered without regard to the protected characteristics and statuses listed in the posting. The salary range is $24.75–$36.53 per hour; pay depends on experience, skills, and education, and the range may vary by location.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Current New York State licensure or eligibility for a limited permit to practice.
Documentation of successful completion of a pharmacology course, either through the basic program or other approved coursework.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient assessment by collecting information and reporting it to the Registered Nurse.
Assist the Registered Nurse in formulating a meaningful plan of care.
Provide the RN with information about patient progress to contribute to revisions of the plan of care.
Monitor patient nutrition and fluid balance.
Provide emotional support to patients and families.
Use the hospital information system proficiently.
Administer medications within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act; do not administer medications by direct IV push, except saline flushes, or administer an IV bolus for plasma volume expansion.
Administer mini-bags, bottles, intermittent IVs, and IV solutions with medication only after an RN has administered the first dose, defined as a new solution, new medication, or dosage change.
Observe for expected medication actions and signs of side effects or toxic effects, and report them to the RN.
Document medication and IV administration according to policy.
Notify the RN about orders for medications that LPNs are not permitted to administer.
Monitor patient safety as outlined in the PCP and hospital policy.