Department and Location
Department: Family Medicine
Location: St. Mary's, Rochester, NY 14611
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.
- Conduct a thorough observation of each patient's medical status upon presentation and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
- Assist in the implementation of the patient's treatment plan under the direction of an RN or provider.
- Provide routine nursing services for patients as directed by RN or provider.
- Comply with the evaluation, treatment and documentation requirements of the department.
- Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
- Provide regular patient status updates to appropriate personnel.
- Attend and participate in department/facility meetings as required.
- Act in compliance with hospital, regulatory and professional standards and policies.
- Maintain clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- One year of experience preferred.
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.
PAY RANGES
$26.00 - $32.00 per hour.
EEO STATEMENT
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.
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