Licensed Practical Nurse - Float - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing patient care based on developmental needs and hospital protocols. Core activities include performing assessments, managing pain, educating families, and maintaining equipment. The role requires effective communication with patients and adherence to nursing standards under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare providers.
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.
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 90628
Department FLOATS
Shift Days
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 Hourly
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