General Surgery LPN - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY)

Speciaty Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

• Provides general nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers in the Medical Group practices.
• Assists and advocates for the patient and families health in support of the patient centered approach and delivery model of care.
• Collaborates with physicians/providers, registered professional nurses, and multidisciplinary care team members.
• Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health coaching, and supportive care under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed physician or licensed health care provider.
• Operates in accordance with the standards outlined for Licensed Practical Nurse in the NYS Education Law, NYS Office of the Professions, and by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Follows the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies, and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Responsibilities:

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data.
• Record and report patient findings.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Assist with examination and treatments.
• Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of licensed health care provider or registered professional nurse.
• Support self-care, self-management, and the established plan of care.
• Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services, reviewing publications, and participating in department committee meetings or work groups.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in system-wide and department specific teams.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information.
• Respond to patient requests and communicate effectively with the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient request.

Requirements:

• Education/Experience:

  • 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:

  • 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.

Job Details:

• Department: MG - SPEC - GENERAL SURGERY
• 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: $20 - $32 Per Hour