Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho Spine Office

Ortho Spine - New Office
4100 Medical Center Drive Suite 115
Fayetteville, NY
Monday - Friday Days

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. There is no independent component to the LPN role. 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."

Training includes an orientation period allowing you to become familiar with each department's workflows. We incorporate a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the management of triage patient calls under the direction of the RN
• Documentation using the EPIC system
• Therapeutic interactions with patients during the rooming process
• Collaborative team approach with interdisciplinary team of registered nurses, Physicians, Clinical Affiliates, Medical Assistants, and Reception
• 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

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current 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 with Class I exposure hazards
• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds
• Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach
• Work contact group includes all services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies

Benefits

• Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all nurses a voice
• Strong rapport with the interdisciplinary care team
• Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance for career advancement to preceptor and Registered Nurse roles
• Flexible time off calendar

Pay

Pay Range: $26.50 - $35.10 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.

Mission and Values

Mission Statement: We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing:

• Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good
• Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person
• Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others
• Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are