Department: Orthopedics
Location:  Henrietta Medical Campus                          
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule:  Varies                                  

SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient/resident care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. The nurse must provide superior patient/resident/family customer service to align with the overall expectation of a positive patient/resident experience.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to the identification of basic physical, emotional, and cultural needs of the patient/resident through observations and interactions.Observes and documents signs and symptoms related to the patient’s/resident’s health status and any changes in condition & Reports to the registered nurse.Provides routine nursing services, information, and education to patients/residents during routine care.Complies with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelinesObserves signs and symptoms, treats pain or discomfort, and documents response to treatment provided.Collaborates with appropriate registered nurse to revise care pathways when the patient’s/resident’s needs are not being met or have changed.Provides regular patient/resident status updates to the appropriate personnel.Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.Current licensure in the State of New York.Dialysis Only - BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year of experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

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

$26.00 - $32.00

CITY:

Henrietta

POSTAL CODE:

14467

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.