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LPN Weekend Program - Acute General Medicine/Telemetry

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$33 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Catheterization, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Diabetes, Dialysis, Documentation, Educational Administration, Electronic Medical Records, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Kidney Disease, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Conditions, Medication Administration, Medicine, Nursing, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Lead/Manager, Telemetry
LOCATION
Rochester, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago


Job Title: LPN Weekend Program - Acute General Medicine/Telemetry











Department: Acute General Medicine/Telemetry (5400/5500)


Location: Rochester General Hospital


Hours Per Week: Full-Time Weekend Program (36 hours per week)


Weekend Program Details: The Weekend Program requires employees to work all scheduled hours between 7am Friday and 7am Tuesday for a minimum of 26 weeks. Employees are eligible to remain in the program permanently or after the 26 week minimum commitment return to a different schedule and shift. In addition to the Weekend Only add-on pay, employees in the program remain eligible for applicable premium pay (shift differential, overtime, etc.).




SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team.




The Acute Medical Unit (5400/5500) specializes in the care of patients with complex medical conditions and multi-system health issues. Nurses on this unit have the opportunity to build and strengthen their clinical expertise by managing a wide range of acute illnesses, including cardiac conditions requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease and dialysis, pulmonary disorders, and patients requiring multiple drips, drains, and catheters. In addition to medical care, RNs on 5400/5500 play a vital role in supporting the psychosocial needs of patients, providing compassionate, holistic care to a diverse patient population.






RESPONSIBILITIES:


· Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.


· Medication Administration & Reporting - Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.


· Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.


· Preparation - Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.




REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


· Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.


· Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.




PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


· Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.













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:

$27.00 - $33.00










CITY:








Rochester










POSTAL CODE:








14621



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.

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