Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Unit 2-5

Trinity Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 49,180; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Syracuse seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians. The department caters to patients with acute medical, cardiac, and respiratory conditions, ensuring effective monitoring and management.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited school, licensed in New York, and hold current BLS/CPR certification. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses holding a current licensure or temporary permit from the State of New York.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education, updating and maintaining knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider.
• Cares for patients with various acute medical conditions.
• Monitors telemetry and manages cardiac drips.

Skills

Current BLS/CPR certification

Ability to lift 25 pounds frequently

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift:

Description: Unit 2-5 is a 40 bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit caring for patients admitted to our hospitalist’s service. We serve patients with a variety of acute medical, cardiac and respiratory conditions. We monitor class I telemetry and manage cardiac drips. Specialized training includes CORE EKG and ventilator care with capacity to care for prolonged ventilated patients. We encourage and participate in the NICHE program for our geriatric population. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population.

Mission Statement

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider. There is no independent component to the LPN role. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of a LPN as “performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.”

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses holding a current licensure or temporary permit from the State of New York.

Participates in orientation and continuing education, updating and maintaining knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Current BLS/CPR certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

Clinical setting – Exposure Class I – Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium work: Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. Will require the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY

Registered Nurses, physician, or other authorized health care provider.

Pay Range: $25.00-$35.70. Pay is based on experience, skills.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran.