L.P.N. Staff I - Ortho/Joint Program

Job Title: LPN - Staff I
Department: Ortho
Location:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Unity Hospital 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester NY

SUMMARY:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.

• Medication Administration & Reporting - Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.

• Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.

• Preparation - Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or ASN/BSN in Nursing.

• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE:

$26.52 - $32.64