Licensed Practical Nurse - PD - Day Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Progressive Day shift, on-site in Buffalo, NY. The role involves delivering routine nursing care under supervision and may assume charge duties as required.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, recording vital signs, and providing patient and family education per care plans. A NYS LPN license is required with BLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Completion of a practical nursing program approved by the NYS Education Department.
• License and current registration to practice as an LPN in NYS at appointment and throughout duration.
• Special ECMCC requirement: Basic Life Support (BLS) from an ECMCC-approved provider at appointment and throughout duration.
• Special Health Department requirement: valid NYS driver's license and use of private auto at appointment and throughout duration.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment used in the care of patients.
• Administers and documents administration of medications.
• Performs or assists with treatments and procedures.
• Teaches and/or assists with patient and family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or as directed.
• Performs and records vital signs and weights.
• Administers internal feedings.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions and documents these per nursing standards.

Education

Nursing diploma/degree from NYS-accepted program

Licensed Practical Nurse license/registration (NYS)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - PD - Day Shift

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: LICEN005225

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

HOURLY RANGE: $35.94

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves performing routine nursing services at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation, including the Long-Term Care Facility, or Erie County Health Department Clinic. The incumbent provides routine nursing care to residents or patients, may assume charge responsibilities with minimal supervision and may perform higher level technical nursing tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, Physician or other higher-ranking professional of the department. Supervision may be exercised over Hospital/Institutional Aide. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Maintains equipment used in the care of patients;

Administers and documents the administration of medications;

Performs or assists with treatments and procedures;

Teaches and/or assists with patient and family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or as directed;

Performs and records vital signs and weights;

Administers internal feedings;

Observes and monitors patient conditions and documents these in accordance with nursing standards;

Informs nurse in charge of care provided to patients and status of patients' condition;

Reports incidents to nurse in charge;

Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and hospital personnel;

Performs charge duties when necessary and as directed;

Provides for patient safety and comfort;

Performs tasks normally assigned to a Hospital/Institutional Aide;

Transport patients in acute and long-term care facilities;

Participates in In-service education.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of basic nursing techniques; good knowledge of advanced technical nursing skills; good knowledge of infection control; good knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology; ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed; ability to understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and prepare reports; good interpersonal skills; initiative; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department and either:

• Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as issued

by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment, or:

• Possession of a limited Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) permit as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and Licensed Practical Nurse license within one year and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ECMCC POSITIONS ONLY

Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved ECMCC provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT POSITIONS ONLY

**Possession of a valid New York State Driver's license and use of a private automobile at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.**

NOTE: **Not applicable to Erie County Medical Center Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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