LPN - Herkimer -(HERKIMER, NY)

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides general nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers in the Medical Group practices. The LPN assists and advocates for the patient and families' health in support of the patient-centered approach and delivery model of care, and is an active care team member. The LPN collaborates with physicians/providers, registered professional nurses, and multidisciplinary care team members.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data
• Record and report patient findings
• Prepare patient for patient examination and treatment
• Assists with examination and treatments
• Performs tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of licensed health care provider or registered professional nurse
• Supports self-care, self-management, and the established plan of care
• Utilizes standard precautions and practices at all times
• Maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services, reviewing publications, and participating in department committee meetings or work groups
• Engages in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in system-wide and department-specific teams
• Responds to patient requests, communicates effectively to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient request

Education/Experience Requirements

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing program
• PREFERRED: Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Required: Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification - Must receive BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire date

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

• Req Id: 98331
• Department: MG - PRIM - HERKIMER
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.00
• FTE: 1
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time
• Union Non-Union: Pay Range: $22.00 - $32.00 Per Hour