LPN - Family Medicine - St. Mary's

Department: Family Medicine
Location: St. Mary's
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Full time

SUMMARY:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.

• Medication Administration & Reporting - Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.

• Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.

• Preparation - Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or ASN/BSN in Nursing.

• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon presentation and throughout the patient’s course of treatment
• Assists in the implementation of the patients treatment plan under the direction of an RN or provider
• Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by RN or provider
• Complies with the evaluation, treatment and documentation requirements of the department
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides regular patient status updates to appropriate personnel
• Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required
• Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory and professional standards and policies
• Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
  OR ASN/BSN in Nursing
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Acute Care and Dialysis Only – BLS
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

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EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$26.00 - $32.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14611

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.