Job Description

LPN - SRV - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care according to developmental needs and hospital policies, performing assessments and monitoring patient conditions under RN supervision. The role includes pain management education, medication administration, and professional interaction with patients and families. The LPN maintains equipment, ensures compliance with nursing standards, and supports family medicine services in a full-time daytime position.

Job Summary

The LPN 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

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.
• CPR
  
   

Disclaimer

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.

 

Job Details

Req Id 95097 
Department FAMILY MEDICINE CENT 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1.00 
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $21 - $27.76 Per Hour

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, pain management, medication administration, patient assessment, family medicine, clinical support, healthcare, nursing, hospital care

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