Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Pool - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Pool - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary :

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Float Pool provides patient care according to developmental needs and hospital policies. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing pain, educating patients and families, and maintaining equipment. This full-time position involves professional interaction with patients while collaborating with registered nurses and healthcare providers.

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 :

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 $20.53 - $ 26.69 Hourly

Keywords :

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