Day Shift LPN - Full-Time On-site Patient Care

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time day shift. You will perform routine nursing care, administer medications, document treatments, and ensure patient safety under supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and providing basic health teaching.

Qualifications

• Completion of a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department.
• Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment, or possession of a limited Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) permit as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and Licensed Practical Nurse license within one year and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ECMCC POSITIONS ONLY: Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved ECMCC provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT POSITIONS ONLY: Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license and use of a private automobile at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment used in the care of patients.
• Administers and documents the administration of medications.
• Performs or assists with treatments and procedures.
• Teaches and/or assists with patient and family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or as directed.
• Performs and records vital signs and weights.
• Administers internal feedings.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions and documents these in accordance with nursing standards.
• Informs nurse in charge of care provided to patients and status of patients’ condition.

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time day shift. You will perform routine nursing care, administer medications, document treatments, and ensure patient safety under supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and providing basic health teaching.