License Practical Nurse Emergency Department

Licensed Practical Nurse      

EMERGENCY DEPT.    

Union: 1199

FULL TIME   ALTERNATING WEEKENDS 

11AM-11:30pm

$35.8571                                   

Job Description:

• Under supervision of an RN, performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re- assesses as per policy.
• Provides direct care and indirect patient care services that meet psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. 
• Revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment. 
• Assists in formulation of a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. 
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the RN.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Communicates with Social Services regarding patient needs.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Ability to perform treatments and provide services according to scope of practice.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Current LPN licensure in New York State
• BCLS required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

• Basic computer skills
• Child abuse Certification