Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details Job Location: Goshen, NY 10924 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $40.31 - $40.31 Hourly Job Shift: NightFT Night: 7pm -7:30 am Job Summary In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education. Duties / Responsibility Patient Care Collaboration with Healthcare team Health and Safety compliance Clinical tasks Skills / Abilities Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Attention to detail Time management and organization Empathy and compassion Physical stamina and strength Adaptability and flexibility Cultural competency Ethics and professionalism Performance Expectations In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, it contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning. Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient. Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to others patient care providers. Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient's health record Assists in the formation of a written pla Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral change. Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients' right to privacy Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor. Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off going Shift If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor's excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled twodays off. Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition. Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time. Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted. After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with current licensure in the state of employment. Must conform to the security clearance standards of the institution were employed Functional Demands Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice). Organizational Expectations Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities. Completes required orientation as directed by facility Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility Conforms to dress code Reports to work site at designated time Adheres to attendance policy and utilizes timekeeping practices and expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cfg Health System