LPN : Adult ED EVENINGS

Position: LPN I: Adult ED - 36hrs/week, EVENINGS
Location: City of Albany

LPN I:
Adult ED - 36hrs/week, EVENINGS page is loaded## LPN I:
Adult ED - 36hrs/week, EVENINGS locations:
43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
68479

Department/Unit:

Emergency Department

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)
Salary Range:$46,220.72 - $64,709.01

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of provider, registered nurse, or clinical care coordinator as prescribed by the New York State Practice Act. The LPN provides patient information to the health care team that influences the planning, provision, and evaluation of patient care. LPNs provide compassionate care that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and wishes.

Under the direction of the RN or LIP, the LPN administers medications and vaccinations, observes, measures, records, and reports clinical data relating to a patient's health status. LPNs perform a variety of clinical procedures, such as urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes with verified training and competency documentation. LPNs provide emotional support and educational material to patients and their families.

LPNs are responsible to supervise care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel, such as medical assistants, patient care associates and patient care technicians. LPNs may start an IV and administer blood products with recommendation of their manager and additional specialized training.
LPN I (Graduate Practical Nurse/Permit): may only administer medications under the direct supervision and direction of the Registered Professional Nurse who has assumed responsibility for the LPN I according to NYS Limited Permit Requirements. The LPN I must also successfully complete Albany Med medication administration and other appropriate competencies, and successfully complete unit-based orientation. Upon satisfaction of the above criteria, the LPN I may administer oral, rectal, IM, SC, otic, ophthalmic, inhaled, and topical medications.
No LPN, including LPN III, can assess central lines or response to medications and may not titrate medications.
Salary range: $24.50/hr.

- $28.76/hr.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
* ** Code of Conduct**  + The Licensed Practical Nurse will adhere to AMC Code of Conduct, including honesty, punctuality, confidentiality, and high ethical standards.
* ** Standards of Practice (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.)**  + Health Measurement:
Participates in the collection of holistic assessment data from multiple sources, under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed independent practitioner.  + Planning:
Collaborates with the health care team to incorporate assessment data into development and revision of the plan of care.  + Caring Intervention:
Demonstrates a caring and empathic approach to the safe, therapeutic, and individualized care of each patient  + Management of Care:
Assists in the coordination and implementation of an individualized plan of care for patients and significant support person(s).
* ** Standards of Professional Performance**  + Comply with the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and the scope of practice as outlined in the NYS Nurse Practice Act.  + Identify own strengths and limitations for the purpose of improving nursing performance.  + Demonstrate accountability for nursing care provided by self and/or directed to others.  + Function as an advocate for the health care consumer, maintaining confidentiality as required.  

+ Identify the impact of economic, political, social, cultural, spiritual, and demographic forces on the role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse in the delivery of healthcare.  + Serve as a positive role model within healthcare settings and the community.
* ** Patient Safety**  + Supports a system that encourages the identification and analysis of errors and near misses in the context of a safety culture.  + Participates in departmental safety inspections to assure compliance with hospital safety standards as assigned.  + Is aware of and compliant with all hospital and regulatory agency safety goals and objectives as well as limitations of unlicensed assistive care.
* + All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job‐related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.
** Qualifications
* ** Vocational School Diploma Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse academic nursing program.

- required
* Applicable experience per department hiring guidelines - required
* Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
* Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and…