LPN - Emergency Department

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

Job Description:

STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Department
SCHEDULE: Day/Night/Evening, every other weekend and holiday

ATTRIBUTES Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required
Current licensure in the State of New York
Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired

RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient 's medical status upon admission and throughout the patient 's course of treatment.
Assists in the implementation of the patient 's treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Provides regular patient 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA); LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED) 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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