Licensed Practical Nurse II- Per Diem Program

Licensed Practical Nurse II
- Per Diem Program I

Highland Hospital

Posted 3 days ago. Apply to join our Acute Care team.

$27.43/hr - $35.34/hr

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute Care (LPN) provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The LPN provides direct patient care in collaboration with other health care team members and completes other tasks to support patient care. The NYS Education Department differentiated scope of practice of LPNs and RNs is the source of the document used for determining tasks that the LPN may perform.

(Refer to Highland Hospital Department of Nursing Policy: addendum NN and the New York State Office of Professions.)

Level II requirements: (In addition to Level I requirements) Provides preceptorship of new hire PCT or new hire Level I or II LPN orientees upon completion of the Ancillary Preceptor Course. Completes required annual training on preceptor enrichment, gerontology course and earns continuing education credits.

• 32 hrs per 8‑week schedule block.
• Maximum of 40 hours per pay period pre‑scheduled and worked.
• Provides patient care under RN direction.

• Education:
  
  Licensed in NYS as an LPN.
• Experience:
  
  Level II – at least 1 year experience as an LPN in an acute‑care hospital or 2 years in long‑term care.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS) upon hire. When CPR renewal is due, AHA BLS is the only certification accepted.

• Employment Status:
  Per Diem
• Hours per week: 4 hours/week
• Work Shift:
  
  Days/Evenings/Nights
• City:
  Rochester

Pay Range: $27.43 - $35.34 per hour.

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