Licensed Practical Nurse
EMERGENCY DEPT.
Union: 1199
FULL TIME ALTERNATING WEEKENDS
11AM-11:30pm
$35.8571
Job Description:
- Under supervision of an RN, performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re- assesses as per policy.
- Provides direct care and indirect patient care services that meet psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care.
- Revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment.
- Assists in formulation of a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
- Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the RN.
- Meets current documentation standards and policies.
- Communicates with Social Services regarding patient needs.
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
- Ability to perform treatments and provide services according to scope of practice.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Current LPN licensure in New York State
- BCLS required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
- Basic computer skills
- Child abuse Certification
