Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute General Medicine/Telemetry

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Summary

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

The Acute General Medicine Unit (5400) specializes in the care of patients with substance abuse, mental illness and a multiplicity of medical diagnoses. 5400 offers LPNs the opportunity to master clinical skills in: cardiac requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease, dialysis, pulmonary issues, and patients with multiple drips, drains & catheters.

STATUS: Part Time (24/hrs per week)

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Acute General Medicine (5400)

SCHEDULE: Days, every other Weekend/Holiday

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Responsibilities

• Patient Satisfaction. Solicit and respond to patient feedback to improve service and processes that will enhance the patient experience
• Medication Administration & Reporting. Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal
• Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using computerized medical record process
  
  

Education

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$24.75 - $30.75

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14621

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/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.