Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse- Internists, Massena, NY

Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse

Observes, reports and documents patient's physical, emotional and mental symptoms, conditions and reaction; participates in conferences about patients' conditions and care plans and provides information used in evaluating and revising such plans. Helps provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients. Assists patients to adjust to their hospitalization.

Performs nursing duties using standard procedures.

Assists physicians with examinations treatments, tests and dressings.

Maintains or discontinues intravenous infusions. May add I.V. bottle without medication to an existing infusion.

Recognizes and takes immediate and appropriate steps to alleviate conditions of shock, respiratory distress, fainting and/or hemorrhage.

Assists in patient rehabilitation; encourages use of purposeful activities required in daily living; diversional activities; normal range of motion exercises; applies principles of body mechanics and assures proper body alignment; assists patient and family to seek help available through various community services.

Administers nasogastric feedings, gastrostomy feeds, enemas, douches, perineal care, soaks.

Applies ace bandages, elastic stockings, compresses and simple dressings, Aqua-K pads, ice bags.

Gives baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, back rubs. Shaves patients.

Inserts and irrigates catheters. Irrigates colostomies.

Takes and record weights, temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures.

Graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing (or its equivalent).

Current New York State licensure or permit to practice as licensed practical nurse.

BLS required.

Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to interact efficiently with sick and/or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions.

CSEA (MH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

$26.02 - $38.13

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.