LPN

2010 Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital; City of New Rochelle (NY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Prescription plan

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

EAP

Disability benefits

403(b)

Zusammenfassung

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shifts in the MNR Clinic Administration. The LPN provides nursing care within the scope of practice, supports RNs, and participates in performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and compliance with MMC policies. The position emphasizes safety, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure high-quality patient care for

Qualifikationen

• High School education plus English communication proficiency.
• LPN licensure required and current in New York.
• Knowledge of nursing standards and ethics helpful.

Aufgaben

• Administers medications within scope and MMC policies.
• Documents care and patient data accurately and timely.
• Assist RN with patient care and discharge planning.

Kenntnisse

Effective English communication

Patient care focus

Clinical nursing knowledge

Ausbildung

Licensed Practical Nurse NY

NYS LPN license

Jobbeschreibung

City/State: New Rochelle, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: MNR Clinic Administration

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI, VARIED HOURS

Scheduled Hours: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $37.66

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

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Job Summary

The Montefiore Licensed Practice Nurse contributes standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing's Social Policy Statement. The Licensed Practical Nurse actualizes the vision, mission, values, balanced score card performance measures for Montefiore Medical Center. The LPN participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills. The LPN demonstrates core and unit specific competencies based on the patient population served. The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the actualization of the vision, mission, values and philosophy and balanced score card performance measures for the Medical Center. He/she is committed to maintaining the standards of the practice of nursing and is responsible for the delivery of care to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or elderly patient within their scope of practice. He/she participates in performance improvement, research activities and maintains clinical expertise

Essential Functions

• Initiates measures for patient support.
• Identifies and reports needs in 100% of assigned patients.
• Implements content and teaching methodologies for cognitive, functional, maturation levels identified by the RN.
• Facilitates discharge in collaboration with RN.
• Able to set priorities, problem-solve, and use proper judgment in difficult situations and be flexible in non-emergent situations.
• Takes action within scope of practice to optimize achievement of patient outcomes.
• Differentiates between priority and non-priority work.
• Complete assignment within established time frames.
• Escalate patient issues following established communication systems.
• Participates in identification, investigation and resolution of actual/potential risk issues.
• Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Provides and maintains safe environment for patients/families through preventive and interventional measures.
• Administers medications with 100% compliance within scope of practice and MMC policies and procedures.
• 100% compliant with institutional P&P/Regulatory Agency Guidelines.
• Adheres to MMC's infection control, safety & disaster policies and procedures.
• Orients 100% assigned patients/families to environment ensuring comprehension of information presented.
• Participates and responds to investigation and resolution of actual and/or potential risk issues.
• Uses equipment in accordance with MMC policies and procedures.
• Documents direct patient care as per MMC policies and procedures.
• Records medication administration, specimen collection and other assigned tasks as per MMC policies and procedures with 100% accuracy.
• Records nursing interventions and observation of patient response according to MMC policies and scope of practice accurately and timely.
• 100% completion of assigned patient admission/advance directives/discharge documentation as per MMC policies and procedures.
• Participates, practices and promotes continuous quality improvement.
• Contributes to problem identification and problem solving in the work environment.
• Recognizes responsibility extends beyond ones own patient population; supports and assists co-workers.
• Participates in collection and documentation of data relevant to planning/evaluation of patient care.
• Participates on work groups or data collection annually.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families and members of the health care team.
• Incorporates principles of family centered care into daily practice.
• Communicates variances/observation of patient status to RN accurately and timely.
• Ensures patients= rights are respected as identified in the Patient Bill of Rights at all times.
• Demonstrates respect of cultures/cultural diversity of patients/families and health care team members.
• Recognizes the family as defined by the patient.
• Describes and adheres to established therapeutic relationships with patients/families.
• 100% legible documentation.
• Completes 100% of required documentation for assigned unit patients.
• Collaborates with registered nurse and co-workers to resolve patient care problems.
• Utilizes communication system as defined by table of organization and escalation policy to problem solve.
• Reports on and off duty to designated RN 100% of the time.
• Ensures call bells are answered in a timely manner 100% of the time.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situation.
• Listens and seeks clarification.
• Responsible and accountable for own practice.
• 100% compliance with MMC departmental policies and procedures.
• Adheres to MMC Human Resources Policies and Procedures including attendance, punctuality and dress code.
• Supports the mission, vision, critical success factors and goals of MMC and standards of nursing.
• Completes all mandatory LPN nursing competencies including BLS, IV certification, glucose monitoring.
• Attends educational programs as scheduled.
• Accepts direction/change in assignment as deemed necessary by RN.
• Includes appropriate staff in decision making process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completes duties as assigned.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment using the autoclave.
• Accuracy in sterilization and documentation as per MMC policy.
• Order and maintain medications and supplies to par level for site/s.
• Ensure exam rooms are appropriately, cleaned and stocked each session between patients.
• Practice is properly stocked and exam rooms remain clean and stocked with supplies every session and between patients as required.
• Collect and properly label specimens as per MMC policy.
• Maintain specimen (blood, biopsy) logbooks and report abnormal results to MD.
• Accurate labeling and documentation of specimens required.
• Zero tolerance for error.
• Great and direct patients to exam room.
• Complete vitals and all other clinical duties directed from provider or RN.
• Patients triaged and roomed within 10 to 15 minutes of arrival to practice.

Qualifications

High School 1-3 years Effective English communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal. Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval system Additional education required by specialty areas/patience care locations.

OHS Annual Assessment

Licensed Practical Nurse New York OHS Fit Test NYS License for Practical Nurse and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State Basic Life Support License.

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Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all.

We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.

• Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays
• Life, accident and business travel insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Disability benefits to protect your income
• Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)

Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Click here to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team. Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.) Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.