Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
SUMMARY
The licensed practical nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health care provider.
We are seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team at Gouverneur Hospital. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and want to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your role will be integral in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our community members. Gouverneur Hospital is certified for 25 beds and services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG’s, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy.
STATUS: Per diem
LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital
DEPARTMENT: MSP/Detox
SCHEDULE: 12 hour shifts variable night and day per need of unit
ATTRIBUTES
Required: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
Required: Current, unrestricted New York State licensed practical nurse license
Preferred: One year of post-licensure practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collects patient data related to patient and family needs
Performs tasks related to the comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.
Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care according to nursing standards of practice.
Responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Performs tasks related to discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.
Supervise unlicensed team members in the delivery of care.
Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
Other duties as deemed necessary.
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.
PAY RANGE: $28.28 - $39.66
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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.