LPN - Med.Surg - Full Time - Nights -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
As a LPN in the Med/Surg department, I provide essential nursing care to patients, performing thorough assessments and collaborating with RNs for pain management and patient education. I am responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. My role emphasizes professional interaction with patients and their families to support effective care delivery.
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 Id 92919
Department NURS MED/SURG 8TH
Shift Nights
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.9
Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $20.53 - $26.69
Keywords:
LPN, nursing, patient care, healthcare, medical surgical, pain management, patient education, New York nursing, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
