LPN - General Surgery

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

Job Description:

SUMMARY
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day.

STATUS : Full Time & Per Diem Available
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Med/Surg - General Surgery
SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings/Nights, rotating weekends & holidays

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 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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