Hospital LPN - Per Diem

Per Diem position at Gouverneur Hospital in the Med/Surg/Detox department, with 12-hour variable shifts.

About the role

The licensed practical nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health care provider.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data related to patient and family needs
• Performs tasks related to the comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family
• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care according to nursing standards of practice
• Responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Performs tasks related to discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care
• Supervises unlicensed team members in the delivery of care
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current, unrestricted New York State licensed practical nurse license

Qualifications

Preferred: One year of post-licensure practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Union: 1199 SEIU (GH). Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible.

Physical Requirements

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

Pay Range: $29.57 - $41.47 per hour. The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.