LPN - GI

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,939 - 46,370; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care at Unity Hospital. This full-time role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring patient health through nursing processes, medication administration, and proper documentation.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nursing school and hold a current LPN license in New York. The job requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At least 6 months experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process.
• Administer medication and give/receive reports as per departmental protocols.
• Ensure concise documentation using computerized medical record process.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

BLS - Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Endoscopy - GI

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 Hours

Schedule: Monday through Friday between the hours of 7a - 6p; On-call requirements.

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team.

Endoscopy

Our Rochester Regional Health gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and other specialists work together to provide advanced preventive, diagnostic, and treatment options for conditions affecting the digestive system- including the stomach, intestines, colon, pancreas, liver, and esophagus. We partner with our patients to determine the best diagnostic or treatment option for them through our key programs. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care during gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies and other advanced and nurse driven procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service – Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.
• Medication Administration & Reporting – Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Documentation – Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.
• Preparation – Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
• At least 6 months 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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$27.54 - $33.66