Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - General Surgery

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - General Surgery

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Summary 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, communicating the needs of the patient and the team; collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, taking direction from the RN and delegating appropriately to the other members of the team.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: General Surgery (2800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours (Part-Time)

Schedule: Day/Evening/Night

General Surgical Unit (2800) cares for pre and post-surgical patients including general, colorectal, plastics and breast, bariatrics, urology, ENT and neurosurgery. Fast‑paced unit great fit for experienced and new RNs who enjoy multidisciplinary teamwork and rewarding patient interactions.

• Patient Care & Service – Promote and restore patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.
• Medication Administration & Reporting – Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Documentation – Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.
• Preparation – Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
• At least 6 months LPN experience preferred.

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

$27.00 - $33.00

City: Rochester

Postal Code: 14621

Base Pay Range

Note:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.