LPN - Per Diem - OCH Pediatrics - Days

About the role

The best thing about this role is the opportunity to make a difference by improving the health of our patients. We are committed to helping the population we serve and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse or Physician.
• Fulfills the role of a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Directs daily nursing assignments and acts as the liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff regarding clinical issues.
• Aids in the orientation, training, and documentation of new clinical staff.
• Works independently to solve staffing problems, keep managers informed of situations beyond their resources, and assist in the implementation of performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Monitors workload, shifts staff as needed, and assists in scheduling at least four to six weeks in advance.
• Assists in the development of proposals for improved efficiency, productivity, or expansion of nursing services.
• Maintains an example in work performance and team building attitudes, concern for patients, and support of clinicians.
• Facilitates meetings/huddles with staff during provider educational time to discuss patient and clinic concerns.
• Affirms compliance with all outside accrediting and regulatory agency codes and standards.
• Maintains patient information privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs point of care testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
• Provides input to the Clinical leadership regarding potential issues surrounding Nursing Policy and Procedure.
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, and competencies.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Participates in 12-18 hours of educational activities annually.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Practical Nursing program.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience at Bassett Healthcare in current practice.
• Certified as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• BLS Certification within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Team Building

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retail retirement benefits including an employer match.

Pay

USD $24.74/Hr. to USD $37.10/Hr.

Schedule

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional typing/clerical/dexterity, lifting, pulling, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception).
• Frequent balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, reaching, standing, talking, walking.
• Constant fit testing.

Hazards

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all employees in mind. Many of the benefits offered are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retail retirement benefits including an employer match.

And more!