LPN - Old Forge (CWAT) -Full Time - Days -(OLD FORGE, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The LPN provides patient care in accordance with developmental needs, hospital policies, and nursing standards. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, pain management education, monitoring patient conditions, and proper medication administration while maintaining professional interactions with patients and their families. This full-time position 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 92856
Department MG - PRIM - TOWN OF WEBB
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $20.53 - $26.69 Per Hour
Keywords:
LPN, practical nurse, patient care, healthcare, pain management, nursing, medical education, New York, Full Time, hospital