Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Unit - Full Time

Up to a $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus! Provides high quality nursing care for assigned patients in collaboration with and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using a scientific and humanistic focus. The Corning Hospital LPN utilizes a holistic systems approach to protect and promote patient wellness and safety. LPN's will be patient centered, promote teamwork and strive for excellence. Must be friendly and a team player that fosters a teamwork approach. Lic Practical Nurse - NY Collaborates with RN regarding patient's Plan of Care. * Implements and/or administers all prescribed testing, medications, and/or protocols appropriately and in compliance with established standards, while ensuring all pertinent patient/family education has been provided. * Demonstrates age specific competencies as per unit requirements. * Attends workshops, seminars and in services to enhance medical knowledge. * Responsible for the completion of all assignments scheduled during the shift without sacrificing the quality of work performed. * Demonstrates good judgment and planning when responding to requests or questions while interacting with patient's/families and other healthcare providers. * Consistently shows good judgment by showing an appreciation of cost and quality. * Evaluates and updates plan of care as indicated. * Displays confidence and shows respect to patients, families, physicians, and other health care workers by performing job related duties in a highly professional manner at all times. * Displays positive attitude/working relationships toward all internal and external customers. * Demonstrates flexibility to adjust personal schedules to the fluctuating workloads and demands of the department. * Completes all assigned procedures during the shift and utilizes additional time to assist others in the best interests of the department. * Incorporates patient teaching in plan of care and documents patient response. * Reports to and discusses with the departmental manager any suggestions or recommendations for improvement in department policies and procedures or operation. * Assumes personal responsibility and willingness for ongoing continuing education, in-services professional development, learning new procedures, and accepting new responsibilities. * Willing to accept additional responsibilities and duties related to the operation of the department as permitted. * maintains appropriate availability to hospital; reports to work per unit requirement. * Arrives on time at start of scheduled shift and returns promptly after breaks and lunch periods. * Observes hospital dress code: Documents all pertinent patient care information using Standard of Care as guideline * Follows Standard Precautions and Infection Control. * Follows hospital safety guidelines. * Follows all hospital Policies and Procedures. Performs only those procedures allowed by hospital policy which excludes: Verbal/Telephone orders