Saint Joseph's Medical Center is seeking Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with demonstrated skills in core and primary care specific competencies based on the patient population served.
Staff Nurse:
- Collects, documents and reports patient health care information obtained during the visit process to the RN or provider as needed
- Document clinical information or nursing interaction on patients
- Notifies the RN or provider of any lab abnormalities and refers problems that are beyond the scope of individual authority, ability and legal practice
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations
- Delivers direct patient care as delineated in the LPN scope of practice by collaborating with the RN as indicated
- Demonstrated skills to preform treatments and procedures as directed in the LPN competency checklist. Demonstrates competency in:
- Delegating appropriate NA activities
- Supervising NA's in the performance of delegated activities
- Evaluation outcomes of delegated activities
- Education patients according to patient needs
Demonstrates safety and accuracy in performing treatments and procedures according to the nursing standard of care and practice by:
- Consistently demonstrating competency in infection control, utilizing universal precautions and following standards of practice in caring for the infectious patient.
- Demonstrates safety by being observant of the environment and reporting or eliminating any Administers medication safely
- Does NOT take verbal orders
Follows the 5 rights of medication administration - - right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
- Documents administration of all information related to medication including vaccines
potential hazards.
Provide education specific to the patients relevant health care needs, in ways understandable to the patient and/or his/her significant other(s) such as:
Education And Qualification Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in New York State.
BLS is required.
Salary: $30.6312 to $36.3753 based on years' experience
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should submit resume to:
[email protected]