LPN - Chemical Dependency

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Chemical Dependency

Location: Clifton Springs Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, every other weekend and holiday

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team.

• Participates as a member of the care delivery team, assists in the implementation of the care plan for each patient, and models exceptional teamwork to other members of the team.
• Assists in the delivery of high quality, safe care through effective communication, exceptional collaboration and attention to the patient’s condition.
• Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
• Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
• Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
• Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
• Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
• Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
• Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.

• Required
  
  Licensure/Certification
  
  Skills:
• Current licensure in the State of New York
• Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Aff irmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

$27.54 - $33.66