Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient Care

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Arnot Health in Ithaca, NY seeks a Practical Nurse to join our compassionate care team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform nursing processes, collect data, and deliver patient care according to the plan of care.

You will establish priorities, provide patient education, document promptly, administer medications per policy, and participate in mandatory trainings. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive environment committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program registered by NYS or other state.
• BLS within 90 days; ACLS may be required in critical care units.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection focusing on physiologic, psychological, cognitive status.
• Provides care under the plan of care and reports changes to RN.
• Maintains timely documentation of interventions and patient responses.
• Administers medications according to policy and participates in education.
• Attends mandatory educational programs and maintains professional conduct.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Safety

Emergency response

Professionalism

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Arnot Health in Ithaca, NY seeks a Practical Nurse to join our compassionate care team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform nursing processes, collect data, and deliver patient care according to the plan of care.

You will establish priorities, provide patient education, document promptly, administer medications per policy, and participate in mandatory trainings. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive environment committed to quality and safety.