LPN - Med.Surg - Full Time - Nights -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential medical care to patients on a Med-Surg unit, following nursing standards and hospital policies. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, pain management education, monitoring changes in patient conditions, and maintaining equipment. The role requires a valid New York State Practical Nursing Registration and CPR certification, and offers full-time night shifts.
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, healthcare, patient care, nursing, Med-Surg, practical nurse, pain management, clinical assessment, patient education, night shift nursing