Licensed Practical Nurse - Med​/Surg Complex Care

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Medical-Surgical Complex Care Unit (6800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours (Full-Time)

Schedule: Day/Eve/Night

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.

The Complex Care Medical-Surgical Unit (6800) is a 39-bed acute medical telemetry unit caring for a wide range of patients, including those with medical-surgical needs, orthopedic overflow, and ED holds. The unit supports both medically complex patients and those preparing for safe discharge. This unit is a great fit for nurses who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity settings that require strong clinical judgment and collaboration.

• 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

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- 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.

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

$27.00 - $33.00