Rutland- Licensed Practical Nurse

Rutland Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Pay Rate: $34/hr

Schedule: 5 days per week X 8 hours per day.

Duties:

• LPN performs nursing duties in the care and treatment of patients on an assigned unit.
• The duties require the use of tact and judgment in the care and treatment of patients.
• May assist in the supervision of non-professional subordinates.
• Is cognizant of philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Nursing Department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficient knowledge in the treatment of patients requiring nursing care.
• Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases and uses available resources in performing the nursing process.
• Performs timely, comprehensive, and accurate reevaluations and documentation at regular intervals as defined by the department.
• Uses available diagnostic results and other information to make an accurate evaluation when a significant change occurs in the resident's condition, and when otherwise warranted.
• Is considerate of residents' privacy during the evaluation process.
• Monitors patient outcomes. Monitor continued care needs for discharge and coordinates resources to meet post-institutional requirements.

Requirements:

• 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications: Current NYS LPN.
• Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
• Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and/or procedural areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers.
• Exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards.
• May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials.
• Required to operate and clean equipment.
• May be required to handle/assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies.
• Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• Maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing.