Licensed Practical Nurse, IV Team

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Distinguishing Characteristics

Teaching & Research Center Licensed Practical Nurse

Under the direction of a Teaching & Research Center Nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider, this nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals in accordance with Article 139 of the Education Law; may supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff.

Related Classes

Nursing Assistants

Provide care to individuals in hospitals and nursing homes. Care ranges from attending to individuals’ personal hygiene needs to performing a limited number of simple treatments and therapy. Nursing Assistants provide hands‑on care by assisting individuals with bathing, dressing, perineal care, mobility, eating, and other daily living activities.

Teaching & Research Center Nurses

Registered professional nurses that perform a wide range of nursing functions consistent with the scope of practice for registered professional nurses in Article 139 of the Education Law.

Illustrative Tasks

• Administers prescribed medications and nursing procedures to individuals.
• Obtains and records individuals’ vital signs using standard instruments and procedures.
• Observes, monitors, and records symptoms and conditions to obtain information for diagnosis and treatment; identifies responses to medication or other health status changes; and reports to a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider to provide information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Under direction from registered nurses or physicians, treats patients as directed.
• Prepares individuals for or assists with examinations and treatments.
• Gathers urine, stool, and other specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintains charts and other records of individuals’ conditions and treatments.
• Attends to individuals’ personal hygiene and daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming; changes wound dressings to prevent infection.
• Moves, positions, lifts, and transports individuals to deliver individuals to appropriate treatment areas, and to make individuals comfortable.
• Talks with individuals, listens to concerns and responses, and encourages individuals to fully cooperate and participate in treatment and rehabilitation activities.
• Educates and counsels individuals regarding health, medications, procedures, and treatment goals.
• Performs housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, and may assist other staff in cleaning activities.
• Monitors supply inventories and completes requisition forms to ensure adequate supply levels.
• May observe and supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff, including Nursing Assistants, to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and requirements; reports observations to higher-level staff.

Qualifications

Open Competitive: eligible for or possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.