Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs responsibilities that are supportive and/or restorative under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients, and administers medications and/or treatments upon demonstration of ability in accordance with policy of the Hospital.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care:

•  Performs tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Nurse as related to:
•  Hygiene and physical comfort
•  Medical treatments and selected nursing interventions
•  Nutritional needs
•  Ambulation and exercise
•  Elimination
•  Patient safety
•  Administraters medication as assigned
•  Performs CPR
•  Takes vitals
•  Transports patients
•  Prepares patients for tests and procedures

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program(s).

Experience:

• Demonstrates competence and experience in nursing within the limits of preparation and legal scope of practice.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in NYS.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.