Job Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides nursing care as directed by a Registered Nurse. This includes gathering and reporting data carrying out orders and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
Location:Rochester New York United States
Responsibilities:
- Gather and report patient data.
- Carry out physician orders.
- Perform therapeutic procedures on patients.
- Provide appropriate nursing care as directed by an RN.
- Document patient care and related duties appropriately.
- Assist with patient admissions transfers and discharges.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Current LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent hospital experience.
- Ability to take own patient assignment with the support of an RN.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience.
- Experience in emergency or critical care environments.
- Experience working with vents/trachs/PICC lines.
- Two years of experience in direct patient care.
Special Considerations:
- Every other weekend requirement.
Scheduling:
- 3x12 hour shifts.
- Day/Night rotation.