Office Nurse LPN Float - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description:

• Provide general nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers in the Medical Group practices
• Assist and advocate for patient and family health in support of the patient-centered approach and delivery model of care
• Collaborate with physicians/providers, registered professional nurses, and multidisciplinary care team members
• Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health coaching, and supportive care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician or licensed health care provider
• Follow the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies, and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data
• Record and report patient findings
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Assist with examination and treatments
• Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of a 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 to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient request

Requirements:

• Required Education/Experience:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing program

• Preferred Education:

  • Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program

• Licensure/Certification:

  • 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: Medical Group Administration
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.50
• FTE: 1.0
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status: Full-Time
• Union: Non-Union
• Pay Range: $18 - $28 Per Hour