LPN (Emergency Room- Part time) (LJ)
About The Position
Performs various aspects of patient care within an assigned patient care unit under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides general nursing care to ambulatory patients, participates in planning and coordinating patient care with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator, and follows the Primary Nurse’s guidance in implementing the nursing process. Reports and records nursing care results and promptly communicates significant information. Performs assigned treatments and procedures, develops good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital personnel, and administers medications within the stated scope of practice. May perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of usual dosages, side effects, and reactions to medications patients are receiving.
Responsibilities
- Administer general nursing care to ambulatory patients in an assigned area under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator in planning and coordinating patient care.
- Follow the Primary Nurse’s direction and guidance in implementing the nursing process.
- Report and record results of nursing care and immediately communicate significant information to the Primary Nurse and/or Nursing Care Coordinator.
- Perform treatments and procedures assigned by a Registered Nurse.
- Establish good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
- Know usual dosages, side effects, and reactions of medications patients are receiving; administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications except experimental drugs.
- May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly, except in pediatrics, newborn nursery, and premature nursery.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
