Licensed Practical Nurse - StonyBrook, United States - Stony Brook University

Description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, the T&R Center Licensed Practical Nurses provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family.

Duties of a T&R Center Licensed Practical Nurse in our Emergency Department may include the following but are not limited to:

• Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.

• Participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family.

• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.

• Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and participates on committees or projects.

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.

• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.

• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.

• Provides routine care for patients.

• Observes patients' health.

• Reviews medical charts.

• Accompanies patients to their rooms.

• Assists physicians and registered nurses.

• Communicates with patients and their families.

• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.

• Prepares specimens for lab courier.

• Administers medications.

• Provides wound care.

• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.

• Assists with patient comfort.

• Monitors catheters.

• Assist the primary nurse in initiating/providing needed interventions, medications and therapies, physical assessment, admission documentation, and basic care to the admitted patients in the Emergency Department.

• Provide comprehensive report and expedite rapid and safe transfer of admitted patients in the Emergency Department to their assigned floor at the direction of the Centralized Throughput Office.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

Qualifications

Required: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.

Preferred: Acute care*, phlebotomy, EKG, and/or IV experience.

*Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient's condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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