LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

A Licensed Practical Nurse who gives nursing care to patients and performs additional functions under the supervision of the physician/provider. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned
  • 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and irents patient/family to their roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
  • 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into Epic.
• 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
  • 3.1 Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• 4. Performs other related organizational duties as assigned.
  • 4.1 Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• 5. May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

High School Diploma and LPN Diploma Required.

2 years of medical practice experience preferred.

Current licensure from the State of Connecticut and/or New York (when necessary).

• Ability to assist physicians in minor procedures (where applicable).
• Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to multi-task is essential.
• EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

MMR is required. Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required. Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged.

YNHHS

Requisition
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