Licensed Practical Nurse-Urgent Care Center - 730am-330pm/12-8pm, Alternating Weekends (Part Time)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients. Demonstrates those behaviors which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients.
• Demonstrates those behaviors which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Performs job duties under supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Demonstrates a competent level of approved skilled nursing care tasks and procedures.
• Administers IV fluids, provided completion of annual competency IV therapy training.
• Monitors patients receiving blood and blood products and TPN under the direction of the RN.
• Makes recommendations in the application of the nursing process.
• Participates in planning, and administers direct patient care.
• Performs point of care testing including blood glucose.
• Administers medication as defined in nursing policy.
• Assists in patient assessment after the RN has completed the initial patient assessment.
• Carries out medical and nursing orders.
• Makes, reports and records observations on assigned patients within the EMR.
• Observes and reports any signs and symptoms of change in a patient's condition.
• Participates in health teaching to patients and families.
• Establishes an environment that promotes optimum physical and emotional comfort.
• Performs purposeful hourly care checks and supports the patient experience.
• Organizes supplies and equipment necessary for carrying out the plan of care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care.
• Behavior demonstrates an awareness of the goals of the Nursing Department.
• Supports the patient experience to achieve safe and quality care.
• Adaptation to changing departmental needs reflects awareness of institutional needs.
• Time management meets needs of unit/department.
• Interprets hospital policies and regulatory standards of care.
• Recommends changes in nursing practice of practical nurses and policy.
• Participates in the Nursing Department Quality Improvement Program/activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Participates in the development of other staff members.
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Maintains nursing care standards through participation in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate experiences.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others.
• Displays courtesy, professionalism and respect during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
• Responsible to the leadership person of the unit.
• Provides direction, assistance and support to auxiliary staff.
• Participates in interdepartmental and intergroup communication to provide a continuity of patient care.
• Participates in departmental committees, as assigned.
• Adheres to the MSHS legal and ethical standards.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LPNs in the Outpatient Hemodialysis Setting:

• An LPN can practice in the chronic hemodialysis outpatient department under the direct supervision of an RN.
• The LPN will participate in educational programs on a regular basis, including initial orientation and continuing in service training to care for patients with central venous access devices (CVAD).
• A Hemodialysis LPN may:
• Administer bolus of medications by IV push in a chronic outpatient hemodialysis treatment center, excluding first dose administration which is administered by an RN.
• Identify and set up supplies necessary for accessing a CVAD.
• Initiate treatment with a CVAD.
• Draw blood specimens from a CVAD.
• Perform CVAD dressing change and exit site care.
• Monitor and adjust flow rates of central venous catheter access device/line.
• Intervene if there is a catheter/blood line disconnection or other complications associated with a CVAD.
• Provide CVAD care at the end of dialysis treatment.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year as Licensed Practical nurse preferred

Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.

Name: Basic Life Saver (BLS) Issuing Agency: AHA or Red Cross

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI

Compensation Statement

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 $35.18 - $42.92 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.

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