SUMMARY

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day.

STATUS: Per Diem

DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency

SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00