LPN - Acute Intensive Rehab - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Acute Intensive Rehab unit provides essential nursing care to patients, including pain assessment, medication administration, and patient education. Working under the supervision of registered nurses, the LPN ensures adherence to hospital policies and actively involves patients and families in their care plans. This full-time position requires a current New York State Practical Nursing Registration and CPR certification, and candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of demographic factors.
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 93630
Department INTENSIVE REHAB UNIT
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 12.00
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, acute care, patient care, rehabilitation, pain management, New York State Nursing, CPR certification, healthcare, hospital