Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Transitional Care - ElderONE (Part-Time, Days/Evenings) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), ElderONE (Part Time, Days/Evenings)

Department: ElderONE - Transitional Housing

Location: ElderONE - St. Mary's Campus: 89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611

Hours per Week: 24

Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) working either a 7:00 AM–2:00 PM or 5:00 PM–9:00 PM shift, with the remaining hours completed through a combination of 6:00 AM–8:00 AM and 5:00 PM–9:00 PM shifts during the week to meet the 24-hour schedule.

Every other holiday required.

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
•Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
•Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
•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.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• 1 year experience

• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.

• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $27.75 - $33.75

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.