Job Description
Job Summary:As a Licensed Practical Nurse in our Acute Care team, you will provide direct and indirect patient care under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager. You will be part of an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.Key Responsibilities:Provides direct and indirect nursing care to individualized patient needs.Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately.Evaluates health data to identify patient problems.Implements and documents specified interventions.Identifies and reports deviations from expected patient outcomes.Provides patients and families with established patient education materials and the patients plan of care per unit guidelines.Performs procedures according to medical orders and nursing standards with appropriate supervision.Documents appropriately.Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.Directs and supervises patient care provided by support personnel.Demonstrates flexibility and collaboration in solving care problems.Uses material and other resources prudently.Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights.Requirements:Graduation from a Practical Nursing program, required.Previous healthcare experience, preferred.Current NYS licensure as a Practical Nurse or valid interim permit, required.BLS certification within 6 months of hire, required.Benefits:Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.Medical, dental and vision insurance.Life insurance and disability protection.Retirement benefits including an employer match.Salary Range:USD $25.23/Hr. - USD $37.85/Hr.We are an equal opportunity employer.