The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts thorough observations of patients' medical statuses and assists in implementing treatment plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They provide routine nursing services, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with professional standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates from an accredited School of Practical Nursing and have at least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population. Current licensure in the State of New York is also required.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCustomer ServiceDocumentationContinuing EducationPatient CareObservationRegulatory ComplianceTeam ParticipationNursing ServicesClinical CompetencyTreatment Plan Implementation
Job description
Job Title
Licensed
Practical
Nurse (LPN),
ElderONE (Part-Time,
Day/Evening)
Department:
Homecare
Location: ElderONE - North Park Pace Center 355 N Park Dr, Rochester, NY 14609, However training at all Rochester ElderOne facilities is required.
Hours
Per
Week: 20
Schedule:
Part time,
Day and
Evening
Shifts (7:00am to 3:00pm, 3:00pm to 11:00pm) This position has a designated home base facility and may require occasional travel to additional locations. Typically, travel is limited to one to two locations per day, with up to four sites in Rochester, NY and one in Newark, NY. Mileage reimbursement is provided. 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. This position has a designated home base facility and may require occasional travel to additional locations. Typically, travel is limited to one to two locations per day, with up to four sites in Rochester, NY and one in Newark, NY. Mileage reimbursement is provided. ATTRIBUTES Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
Key
Responsibilities:
Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
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. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. Current LPN licensure in State of New York. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1 year experience 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
Education:
Licenses /
CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New
York
State
Education
Department (NYSED)
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: $28.51 - $34.68
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL
CODE: 14617 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. 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. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
