Job Description

LPN - CWAT - East Utica - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care by performing assessments, monitoring conditions, administering medications, and educating patients and families under RN supervision in a hospital setting. This role involves observing patient changes, managing pain education, and maintaining proper equipment use according to hospital policies. The position requires current New York State Practical Nursing Registration and CPR certification to ensure compliant and effective patient care.

Job Summary

The LPN provides care to patients in accordance with their developmental needs, following the standards of the Department of Nursing and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform complete assessment data collection, under the supervision of an RN and / or provider, on all patients
• Assess and reassess pain. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Observe and identify adverse changes in patient condition and notifies appropriate RN and / or provider
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration
• Interacts professionally with patient and family. Involves patient and family in patient education.
• Cleans and operates equipment correctly
• Perform other duties as required.
  

Education/Experience Requirements

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.
• CPR
  

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 94103
Department MG - PRIM - EAST UTICA
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1.07
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $20.53 - $26.69 Per Hour

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, medication administration, pain assessment, healthcare education, hospital nursing, patient monitoring, clinical assessments, CPR certified, New York State Nursing

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