LPN - PCC

Primary Care Services Licensed Practical Nurse

The Primary Care Services Licensed Practical Nurse is a care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her patients within the limits of their education and the Nurse Practice Act taking into account the individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. The limits of the Licensed Practical Nurse's responsibility is defined by Hospital policy in keeping with the New York State Health Code.

Education:

Possess High School Diploma or equivalent education. Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program or completion of required components to satisfy LPN licensing examination. Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age specific group served in their Department.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Valid New York State registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Hospital approved certification in Intravenous Therapy procedures;
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

Experience:

Possess current experience in venipuncture, administration of PFT's, EKG's, Nebulizer treatments, pulse oximetry and keyboarding.

Preferred:
Possess one or more years' of previous Physician Office experience or previous experience in an outpatient setting. Possess current experienced with Lucius/Meditech software.