LPN - Little Falls Comm Med - Full Time Days

Job Details

Req Id    71857 
Department    COMM MED-LITTLE FALLS 
Shift   Days
Shift Hours Worked    8.00 
FTE    1.07 
Work Schedule    SEMC 8 HR, 1 HR LUNCH 
Employee Status    A1 - Full-Time 
Union  Non-Union

Job Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, prepares patients, facilitates the patient examination, assists with the examination and treatments, and performs tasks within the framework of supportive care (under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider). Under such direction may gather patient measurements and collect patient data.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data
• Record and report patient findings
• Prepare patient for patient examination and treatment
• Assistswith examination and treatments
• Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of licensed health care provider or registered professional nurse
• Support self-care , self- management and the established plan of care.
• Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services; reviewing publications and participating in department committee meetings or work groups
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in system-wide and department specific teams
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information
• Respond to patient requests, communicates effectively to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient request

Education/Experience Requirements

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing or program; One to three years experience within an outpatient/physician office setting (Outpatient/Ambulatory experienced preferred)

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required: Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse; CPR/BCLS certification

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.