Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse - Regular Shift - Days -(UTICA, NY)

Specialty 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's 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 a registered professional nurse or licensed physician or health care provider.
• Follows the standards outlined for Licensed Practical Nurse in the NYS Education Law, NYS Office of the Professions, and the State Nurse Practice Act.

Core Responsibilities:

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data.
• Record and report patient findings.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Assist with examinations 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:

• Education/Experience:

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

Additional Information:

• Department: MV ENDO CENTER
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 10.00
• FTE: 0.75
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-10 HR
• Employee Status: A2 - Regular 60 Hours
• Union: Non-Union
• Pay Range: $19 - $32