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Licensed Practical Nurse-Watertown Cardiology

Trinity Health

#Full Time #Medication Administration #Day Shift #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #BLS/CPR #Shared Governance #Nursing Interventions #Trinity Health

Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide therapeutic nursing interventions, including daily care, tube feeds, and dressing changes, under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities also include ensuring quality nursing care according to New York State standards and utilizing the Nursing Process for patient and family care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and maintain current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in New York State, along with current BLS/CPR certification. The role requires medium physical work, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and the ability to perform various physical movements.

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Job description

Employment Type

Full time
Shift:
Day
Shift
Description: Monday –
Friday 8am-4:30pm 22670 Summit Drive #6
Watertown,
New
York
Organization
Highlights:
Shared
Governance: Unit practice counsel and open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
Professional
Relationships: Strong rapport with the interdisciplinary care team.

Advancement

Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.
Work/Life: Flexible self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars.
What you will do: Therapeutic nursing interventions under the supervision and direction of the RN for daily care, tube feeds, dressing changes and more. Medication administration upon completion of medication course. Documentation using the EPIC system.
Collaborative team approach: with interdisciplinary team of registered nurses, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care and pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. Utilizing the Nursing Process is involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families. Career Path: Career advancement to preceptor and Registered Nurse. Mission Statement: We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Core
Values: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
Education,
Training,
Experience,
Certification and
Licensure: Graduation from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure in the State of New York. Maintains current BLS/CPR. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Work
Environment and
Hazards: Clinical setting.
Exposure
Class
I
Physical
Demands:
Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.
Work
Contact
Group: All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Supervised By: Registered Nurse, Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.
Pay
Range: $25.50 - $35.10 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.