Sr Licensed Practical Nurse in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: A Sr. Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of

experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities:

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients and plans of care.
• Identifies and provides physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Provides health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures planned for the patient.
• Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
• Notifies the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
• Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
• Safeguards and inventories equipment and supplies.
• Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• Able to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Acts as point of escalation for other clinical and non-clinical team members
• Trains newly hired clinical staff members and provides ongoing training and guidance to team members
• Orders and maintains inventory for medication stored and administered in the practice

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience preferred.

Education: Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.

Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State LPN license.

Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.

Other: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)