Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute Care (LPN) provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The LPN provides direct patient care in collaboration with other health care team members and completes other tasks to support patient care. The NYS Education Department differentiated scope of practice of LPNs and RNs is the source of document used for determining tasks that the LPN may perform.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Base off of LPN general job description
* IV Insertion & Maintenance
* Phlebotomy
* Documentation
* Attend Rapid Responses and Codes with CRA
* Rounding on units
* Assist the CRA with patient work-up
* Supporting the nurses and PCTs on the floor to develop phlebotomy and IV skills
* Scope: Inpatient, Observation, Emergency Room, Infusion center, Medical Imaging
Job Requirements
NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
* Current licensure
* In good standing
Technical Certification
* BLS Certification required
Experience
* 2 years of Nursing experience in an acute care setting required
* 2 years of Phlebotomy and IV placement experience required
D/E/N/Weekend/ Holiday Rotation
Full-time & Part-time Positions
Salary Range: TBD
Reports Associate Director of Nursing for Inpatient Services
PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $27.00
*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
City
Rochester
Area of Interest
Nurses
Employment Status
Full-Time
Hours/Week
20-40
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