LPN Surgical Trainee
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse I provides care to patients and performs designated tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on supportive and restorative care, health counseling, and teaching. The role supports the Patient and Family Centered Care Model through a collaborative approach with the Registered Nurse and applies clinical judgment, problem-solving, skills, and knowledge in practice. The LPN works with patients and families according to the principles of participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. The role includes providing service excellence and exemplary customer service to patients, families and friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel. Employees are expected to follow the “I Am YNHH” service excellence pledge and promote a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
- Current license in the State of Connecticut.
- Complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration within one year of employment with Y-NHH.
- Demonstrate competency in designated hospital and unit requirements.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; use sight, hearing, and touch; move and lift patients of varying weights; and perform CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical procedural area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and perform designated tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Support and promote restorative care, health counseling, and teaching.
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse in delivering Patient and Family Centered Care.
- Apply clinical judgment and problem-solving skills in clinical practice.
- Work with patients and families in accordance with the principles of participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration.
- Provide exemplary customer service to patients, families and friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.
- Adhere to the “I Am YNHH” service excellence pledge and promote a positive work environment.
- Complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration within one year of employment, including medication verification, transcription of physician prescriptions, and medication preparation and administration in accordance with department policy.
- Demonstrate competency in designated hospital and unit requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
