LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job Details

Req Id    86446 
Department    RENAL DIALYSIS 
Shift   Evenings
Shift Hours Worked    10.00 
FTE    0.8 
Work Schedule    GENERAL BENEFITS HIRED AFTER 8/25/08 
Employee Status    A2 - Regular 60 Hours 
Union  02 - LPN/TECH UNION

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and utilizing the nursing process, provides care to patients in accordance with their developmental needs, following the standards of the Department of Nursing and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform complete assessment data collection, under the supervision of an RN and / or provider, on all patients 
• Assess and reassess pain.  Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Observe and identify adverse changes in patient condition and notifies appropriate RN and / or   provider
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration
• Interacts professionally with patient and family. Involves patient and family in patient education.
• Cleans and operates equipment correctly
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.

CPR

Licensure/Certification Requirements

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.