Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)

Graduate Practical Nurse

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Performs the primary functions of an LPN in assisting with assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients, regardless of age, during his/her shift. Responsible for meeting the established standards of skilled nursing practice. Professional Graduate Practical Nurse collaborates with the care team, participates in interdisciplinary care, and advocates for patients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Professional Graduate Practical Nurse demonstrates: time management, critical thinking, delegation, and prioritization.
• Gathering data, monitoring, recording, and reporting changes in patient's condition.
• Advocates for patient.
• Practices ethically and professionally within their scope.
• Maintains clinical competence specific to their care area including organization required education within stated timeframe.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively.
• Documents appropriately and thoroughly in EMR.
• Promotes EBP (evidence-based practice) and best practices related to patient care.
Participates in unit councils and staff meetings.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Graduate of a Nursing Program
• Licensure: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Certification: As required for your care area. May include: CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS, Specialty Certification recommended

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience: Prior patient care and customer service experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• May require lifting (up to 50 lbs.), may require sitting or standing for long periods. Must be able to physically operate the equipment required for the job.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:

• Onsite - 220 Steuben Street Montour Falls, NY 14865

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.