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Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Department: Med/Surg - Emergency Department
Location: Newark Wayne Community Hospital
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Days, Nights, rotating weekends and holidays
*Note: Orientation is full time*
SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members.
Medication Administration & Reporting - Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.
Preparation - Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
Compelling Shift Differentials
Free Parking
Same Day Pay through DailyPay
Clinical Ladder Program
Employee Referral Program
Weekend Program with $4.00/hr add on
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE:
$27.54 - $33.66
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