Office Nurse- LPN - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary: The Office Nurse - LPN provides patient care by assessing and monitoring their conditions, educating patients and families about care and pain management, and ensuring proper medication administration. This role involves collaborating with RNs and healthcare providers to deliver quality nursing care while adhering to hospital policies. The position requires a valid New York State Practical Nursing Registration and CPR certification, as well as effective communication skills with patients and families. Job SummaryThe LPN provides care to patients in accordance with their developmental needs, following the standards of the Department of Nursing and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.Core Job Responsibilities
- Perform complete assessment data collection, under the supervision of an RN and / or provider, on all patients -
- Assess and reassess pain. -Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
- Observe and identify adverse changes in patient condition and notifies appropriate RN and / or - provider
- Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration
- Interacts professionally with patient and family. Involves patient and family in patient education.
- Cleans and operates equipment correctly
- Perform other duties as required. -Education/Experience RequirementsLicensure/Certification RequirementsREQUIRED:
- Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.
- CPR -DisclaimerQualified 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 -92439 - Department -FAMILY MEDICINE CENT - Shift Days Shift Hours Worked -8.50 FTE 1 - Work Schedule - Employee Status A1 - Full-Time - Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $20 - $26 Per Hour Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, pain management, healthcare, nursing, patient education, New York nursing, CPR certification, hospital policy, medical assessment