General Surgery LPN - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary: The General Surgery Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care and support to patients and their families within the medical group practices. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, the LPN assists in patient examinations, gathers vital data, and ensures a safe and clean environment while adhering to nursing standards and protocols. With a commitment to patient-centered care, the LPN engages in ongoing educational and quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery. Job SummaryThe Speciaty Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care to patients, families and caregivers in the Medical Group practices. -The Licensed Practical Nurse assists and advocates for the patient and families health in support of the patient centered approach and delivery model of care, and is an active care team member. -Responsible for collaborating with physicians/ providers , registered professional nurses and multidisciplinary care team members. -A Licensed Practical Nurse can perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health coaching, and supportive care under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed physician or licensed health care provider. -Nursing shall perform in accordance with the standards outlined for Licensed Practical Nurse in the NYS Education Law, NYS Office of the Professions, and -by the State Nurse Practice Act. -A Licensed Practical Nurse - will follow the mission, vision, I-CARE values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.Core Job Responsibilities
- Gather patient measurements and collect patient data
- Record -and report -patient findings
- Prepare patient for patient examination and treatment
- Assistswith examination and treatments
- Perform -tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of licensed health care provider or registered professional nurse
- Support -self-care , self- management and the established plan of care.
- Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times
- Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services; reviewing publications and participating in department committee meetings or work groups
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in system-wide and department specific teams
- Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information
- Respond to patient requests, communicates effectively to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient requestEducation/Experience RequirementsRequired: -
- Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing programPreferred: -
- Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing programLicensure/Certification RequirementsRequired: -
- Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support Certification - Must receive BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire dateDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job DetailsReq Id -91528 - Department -MG - SPEC - GENERAL SURGERY - Shift Days Shift Hours Worked -8.00 FTE 1 - Work Schedule -HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time - Union Non-Union Pay Range $20 - $32 Per Hour Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, General Surgery, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Support, Medical Team Collaboration, Health Coaching, Quality Improvement