Licensed Practical Nurse - Float

Job Title: LPN - Float
Department: Ambulatory
Location: Ambulatory Float Pool
Hours Per Week: 20
Schedule: Days

The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to float to ambulatory practices within primary care where a need has been identified. The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.

• Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon presentation and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
• Assists with the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN or provider.
• Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN or provider.
• 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.
• Maintenance of all adult and pediatric competencies within primary care.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• 1 year of experience required
• Valid New York State (NYS) driver’s license required
• Current New York State (NYS) LPN license required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• 3 Years of Experience in clinical setting, ambulatory experience preferredertification required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M
- 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.

PAY RANGE: $26.00 - $32.00