Licensed Practical Nurse-GV Clinic Nursing-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time-Days

Description Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse-GV Clinic Nursing-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time-Days Position Summary: The practice of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse is defined as performing tasks & responsibilities within the scope of supportive & restorative care; medication administration and specialized tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse of licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. Responsibilities Delivers nursing care in structured & routine situations free of scientific complexity. Assistance with activities of daily living. Administration of treatments and routine tasks such as suctioning and urinary catheterizations. Preparation of patient for surgery, diagnostic tests, treatments, examinations. Administration of medications within scope of practice. Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately. Identification and set up of intravenous equipment and delivery of solutions for infusion through peripheral access devices. Administer blood or blood products, with special training. Reports pertinent observations, treatments, medications, incidents & accidents associated with patients, to the Registered Professional Nurse & records same on appropriate documents with the format of charting utilized in the unit. Recognizes the unit based model for delivery of nursing care & assumes responsibility for assignments delegated by the Registered Professional Nurse such as: Contributes to nursing care plan in collaboration with other members of nursing staff. Reinforces the patient/family teaching process identified by the RN. Provides emotional support to patients & their families/significant others. Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the nursing care plan. Provides for the physical comfort & safety of the patient. Contributes to patient care conferences. Assists in Emergency Resuscitative Procedures by initiating a Team 7000 call, performing resuscitative procedures such as BCLS & carrying out other activities as directed by the team. Documents nursing care delivered on appropriate forms within the medical record. Qualifications SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 430 - GV Clinic Nursing - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $35.2528 - $35.2528 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Medical Center