Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department:   Chemical Dependency

Location:  Clifton Springs Hospital

Hours Per Week:  36

Schedule:  Day, Evening, Night, every other weekend and holiday
 

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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team. 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Participates as a member of the care delivery team, assists in the implementation of the care plan for each patient, and models exceptional teamwork to other members of the team. 
•    Assists in the delivery high quality, safe care through effective communication, exceptional collaboration and attention to the patient’s condition. 
•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.

Desired Attributes
Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Current licensure in the State of New York

• Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$27.54 - $33.66Clifton Springs14432

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.