Lpn - Srv Utica, Ny

LPN - SRV - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care under RN/provider supervision in a family medicine clinic, performing assessments, reassessing and educating on pain management, administering medications, monitoring for adverse changes, and operating/maintaining equipment. Requires current New York State Practical Nursing Registration and CPR certification, with potential background check and full-time day shift in Utica, NY. Position follows hospital/department policies and involves patient and family education and professional interaction.

Job Summary

The LPN provides care to patients in accordance with their developmental needs, following the standards of the Department of Nursing and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform complete assessment data collection, under the supervision of an RN and / or provider, on all patients
• Assess and reassess pain. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Observe and identify adverse changes in patient condition and notifies appropriate RN and / or provider
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration
• Interacts professionally with patient and family. Involves patient and family in patient education.
• Cleans and operates equipment correctly
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.
• CPR

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req
Department FAMILY MEDICINE CTR
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1.067
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $22 -$28.73 Per Hour

Keywords:

LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, patient assessment, medication administration, pain management, CPR certified, family medicine, clinical nursing, patient education