Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Unit D5

Our cardiac service line nurses will be cross-trained to work in both our cardiac surgery and cardiovascular/stroke stepdown units. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. Work with our nationally recognized, elite cardiac care teams who are ranked top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Surgery Programs and recognized as an American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We are THE heart hospital in the region, and the American College of Cardiology has recognized St. Joseph’s Health for its demonstrated expertise in treating chest pain.

About the Role

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of an LPN as "performing 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 registered nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations."

• Varying shifts, weekend, and holiday rotations.
• Recognized Leader: Only Magnet Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff.
• Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the interprofessional care team.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.
• Work/Life: Flexible self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars.
• Clinical Ladder to recognize advancement with medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic nursing interventions under the supervision and direction of the RN for daily care, tube feeds, dressing changes, and more.
• Medication administration upon completion of medication course.
• Documentation using the EPIC system.
• Collaborative team approach with interprofessional team of registered nurses, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care, and pharmacy.
• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
• Utilizing the Nursing Process is involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.

Career Path

• Clinical ladder advancement with completion of medication administration course.
• Career advancement to preceptor and Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Work Environment

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I.
• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.
• Work Contact Group: All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised by Registered Nurse, Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.85 - $34.68 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.