LPN - Med.Surg - Full Time - Nights -(UTICA, NY)

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  • Mohawk Valley Health System
Job Summary
Location
Rome ,NY 13440
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
23 Jan 2025
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Job Description

LPN - Med.Surg - Full Time - Nights -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

The LPN provides patient care in a medical-surgical setting, focusing on patient assessments, pain management education, and monitoring for adverse changes in patient conditions. They work under the supervision of an RN, maintain knowledge of medications, and engage both patients and families in care decisions. This role requires a current New York State Practical Nursing Registration and CPR certification.

Job Summary

The LPN provides care to patients in accordance with their developmental needs, following the standards of the Department of Nursing and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Perform complete assessment data collection, under the supervision of an RN and / or provider, on all patients  
  • Assess and reassess pain.  Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
  • Observe and identify adverse changes in patient condition and notifies appropriate RN and / or   provider
  • Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration
  • Interacts professionally with patient and family. Involves patient and family in patient education.
  • Cleans and operates equipment correctly
  • Perform other duties as required.
     

Education/Experience Requirements

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.
  • CPR
     

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 

Job Details

Req Id  92919 
Department  NURS MED/SURG 8TH 
Shift Nights
Shift Hours Worked  12.50
FTE 0.9 
Work Schedule  CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $20.53 - $26.69


Keywords:

LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, medical-surgical, pain management, healthcare, nursing, hospital, patient assessment, New York