Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ElderONE
Department: Homecare
Location: ElderONE - North Park Pace Center, 355 N Park Dr, Rochester, NY 14609
Hours Per Week: 24
Schedule: Days/Evenings 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm
SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
- Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
- Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
- Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
- Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
- Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
- Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
- Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
- One year experience working with frail elderly population required.
- Current licensure in the State of New York
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
- 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population 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)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE: $27.75 - $33.75
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
