Family Health Center LPN Nurse, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers NY 10701

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is seeking Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with demonstrated skills in core and primary care specific competencies based on the patient population served.

Staff Nurse:

• Collects, documents and reports patient health care information obtained during the visit process to the RN or provider as needed
• Document clinical information or nursing interaction on patients
• Notifies the RN or provider of any lab abnormalities and refers problems that are beyond the scope of individual authority, ability and legal practice
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations

• Delivers direct patient care as delineated in the LPN scope of practice by collaborating with the RN as indicated
• Demonstrated skills to preform treatments and procedures as directed in the LPN competency checklist. Demonstrates competency in:

• Delegating appropriate NA activities
• Supervising NA's in the performance of delegated activities
• Evaluation outcomes of delegated activities
• Education patients according to patient needs

Demonstrates safety and accuracy in performing treatments and procedures according to the nursing standard of care and practice by:

• Consistently demonstrating competency in infection control, utilizing universal precautions and following standards of practice in caring for the infectious patient.
• Demonstrates safety by being observant of the environment and reporting or eliminating any Administers medication safely
• Does NOT take verbal orders
• Follows the 5 rights of medication administration -- right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
• Documents administration of all information related to medication including vaccines

potential hazards.

Provide education specific to the patients relevant health care needs, in ways understandable to the patient and/or his/her significant other(s) such as:

Education And Qualification Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in New York State.

BLS is required.

Salary: $30.6312 to $36.3753 based on years' experience

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.