Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Float
Department: Ambulatory
Location: Ambulatory Float Pool
Hours Per Week: 20
Schedule: Days
SUMMARY:
The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to float to ambulatory practices within primary care where a need has been identified. The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon presentation and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
* Assists with the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN or provider.
* Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN or provider.
* 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.
* Maintenance of all adult and pediatric competencies within primary care.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
* 1 year of experience required
* Valid New York State (NYS) driver’s license required
* Current New York State (NYS) LPN license required
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment.
* Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
* 3 Years of Experience in clinical setting, ambulatory experience preferred
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.
PAY RANGE: $26.00 - $32.00
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