L.P.N. Staff I - Ortho/Joint Program

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks an LPN to support the Ortho department at Unity Hospital, delivering patient care and nursing procedures on a 40-hour weekly schedule. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and a multi-disciplinary team while maintaining high-quality documentation standards.

Qualified candidates are licensed LPNs in New York with a nursing diploma or degree and a preference for at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or ASN/BSN in Nursing.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support, collaborate with physicians and team members, and assist with treatments.
• Administer medications and communicate reports as per departmental protocols.
• Ensure concise documentation using the computerized medical record process.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure clinical areas are stocked and ready.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

ASN/BSN in Nursing

Tools

EMR / electronic records

Job description

Job Title:

LPN - Staff I

Department:

Ortho

Location:

1555 Long Pond Road Rochester NY

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule:

Unity Hospital

SUMMARY:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.
• Medication Administration & Reporting - Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.
• Preparation - Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or ASN/BSN in Nursing.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE:

$26.52 - $32.64 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.