Description
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.
STATUS: Part-Time
LOCATION: ElderONE
DEPARTMENT: EO ES INHOME NURSING
SCHEDULE: 7:00am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm
ATTRIBUTESStrong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
One year experience working with frail elderly population required.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
Current licensure in the State of New York
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.
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)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)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.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
