L.P.N.- Medical/Surgical

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Pittsford
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

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.

STATUS: Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Medical Surgical
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday
ATTRIBUTES
Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

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
EDUCATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED); BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 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.

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