Multispecialty LPN - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY)

Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description:

• Provide general nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers in the Medical Group practices
• Assist and advocate for the patient and families' 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 the 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 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 a licensed healthcare 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, communicate effectively to the licensed healthcare provider who can fulfill the patient request

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing program
• Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support Certification - Must receive BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire date

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program

Additional Information:

• 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: $19 - $32 Per Hour