Job Summary:
This Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role encompasses patient assessment medication administration (as permitted by state regulations) and carrying out treatment plans. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effective teamwork and patient care.
Location: Potsdam New York United States.
Responsibilities:
- Providing appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN.
- Gathering and reporting patient data.
- Carrying out physician orders and performing therapeutic procedures.
- Performing patient assessments (within scope of practice).
- Administering medications (within scope of practice).
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Current LPN/LVN license in the state of employment.
- Current BLS certification.
- One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience (preferred but not required).
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Experience in emergency or critical care environments.
- Proficiency with ventilators tracheostomies and PICC lines.
- Two years of experience in direct patient care.
Special Considerations:
- Shift work: 4 ten-hour shifts or 5 eight-hour shifts based on department needs.
Scheduling:
- Shift work either 4x10 or 5x8 determined by department needs.