Job Title: Clinic LPN

Department: Substance Abuse

Location: Gouverneur Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full time

Schedule: 10 hour shift

SUMMARY: The licensed practical nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health care provider.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects patient data related to patient and family needs

• Performs tasks related to the comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family.

• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care according to nursing standards of practice.

• Responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Performs tasks related to discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care.

• Supervise unlicensed team members in the delivery of care.

• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

• Current, unrestricted New York State licensed practical nurse license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of post-licensure practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.