Multi Specialty LPN - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY)

Job Summary

The Speciaty Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care to patients, families and caregivers in the Medical Group practices. The Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data
• Record and report patient findings
• Prepare patient for patient examination and treatment
• Aids 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
• 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: 91648
• Department: MG - SPEC - NEURO SCIENCE
• 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 - $33.00 Per Hour