Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient-Centered Care Partner

Cayuga Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in the Southern Tier of New York region seeks a caregiver who will assume responsibility for a group of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role reports to the Director of the assigned Department.

The position involves data collection, patient care planning, timely documentation, education and safety compliance, with hourly wage between $26.15 and $37.00 and comprehensive benefits. Centralus Talent Acquisition leads recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Provides care to patients under the direction or supervision of the registered professional nurse using the plan of care.
• Recognizes change in patient status and communicates significant information promptly to a RN.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner based on plan of care.
• Establishes priorities of patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in performing nursing skills as evidenced by positive RN evaluation.
• Identifies patient/significant other learning needs; communicates needs to RN and follows plan(s) for teaching.
• Documents in a timely and accurate manner using designated forms: Nursing and/or medical intervention; Patient’s response to intervention.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
• Functions with an awareness of risk management, safety issues and adheres to policies and procedures regarding infection control.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols; documents events appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge base for designated patient population. Identifies own knowledge deficits and promptly seeks resources/consultation to meet these needs in order to provide safe patient care.
• Is accountable for own actions and maintains professional behavior and appearance.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Attends all mandatory inservices and is responsible for attending staff meetings or reviewing minutes if unable to attend.
• Completes all required competencies in designated time frame.
• Demonstrates awareness of basic legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function, and strives to minimize risks.
• Participates in development and attainment of Unit and Division of Nursing goals.
• Communicates in a professional, responsible and constructive manner; non-verbal communication is professional and appropriate.
• Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Is prompt in reporting to work and maintaining a good work attendance; willingly assists others and is flexible in scheduling to meet needs; maintains productivity.
• Administers medication (including intravenous fluids) according to policy, and practices safely as evidenced by no repeated pattern of error(s).
• Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice; treats all customers with respect; provides age-specific care; attends mandatory education; engages with customers to provide a secure and pleasant experience.

Job description

Arnot Health in the Southern Tier of New York region seeks a caregiver who will assume responsibility for a group of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role reports to the Director of the assigned Department.

The position involves data collection, patient care planning, timely documentation, education and safety compliance, with hourly wage between $26.15 and $37.00 and comprehensive benefits. Centralus Talent Acquisition leads recruitment.