LPN - Float

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Float LPN to provide direct patient care across ambulatory practices. This role supports the primary care team by moving between locations as needs arise, under supervision of an RN or provider.

Required are an NYS LPN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. The position is 40 hours per week, days schedule, with a focus on patient assessment and documentation in ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 1 year of experience required.
• Current New York State (NYS) LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents patient status throughout treatment.
• Assists with treatment plan under RN or provider guidance.
• Provides routine nursing care as directed by RN or provider.
• Follows department evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

Nursing diploma

Job description

Job Title: LPN – Float. Department: Float. Location: Ambulatory. Hours per week: 40. Schedule: Days.

SUMMARY

The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to float to ambulatory practices within primary care where a need has been identified. The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon presentation and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
• Assists with the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN or provider.
• Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN or provider.
• Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
• Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
• Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
• Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintenance of all adult and pediatric competencies within primary care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 1 year of experience required.
• Valid New York State (NYS) driver’s license required.
• Current New York State (NYS) LPN license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• 3 Years of Experience in clinical setting, ambulatory experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$26.52 - $32.64

LOCATION

Rochester (14611)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.