Licensed Practical Nurse - Float - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential care to patients by assessing their conditions and administering appropriate treatments under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare providers. The role involves educating patients and their families about pain management while ensuring adherence to hospital policies. The LPN also maintains accurate knowledge of medications and operates medical equipment safely and effectively.
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.
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 90628
Department FLOATS
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.9
Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $19 - $25 Hourly
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, patient care, pain management, nursing assessment, medical education, patient advocacy, healthcare, New York nursing, float nurse
