Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute General Medicine

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Acute General Medicine unit (4800). You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a high-acuity setting, with exposure to telemetry, dialysis, and complex medical cases.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS certification required.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN licensure NY

Practical Nursing diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Acute General Medicine (4800)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Schedule: Day/Evening/Night, Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday

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. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team. The Acute General Medicine Unit (4800) is a 39-bed medical unit with a large number of private patient rooms that cares for patients with a wide range of complex acute and chronic medical conditions. This fast-paced unit provides Licensed Practical Nurses with exceptional opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills while caring for patients with respiratory and renal disease, cardiac conditions requiring telemetry, and complex medical needs involving blood transfusions, dialysis, multiple drips, drains, catheters, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and feeding tubes. With exposure to diverse patient populations and high-acuity care, 4800 is an ideal unit for nurses looking to strengthen their clinical expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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 equivalent required.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

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. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$27.54 - $33.66

City: Rochester

Postal Code: 14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.