What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg position at 800 Alice Hyde Medical Center?
Building Name: AHMC - Alice Hyde Medical Center Location Address: 133 Park Street, Malone New York Regular Department: AHMC - Medical Surgical Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72 Shift: Night-12Hr Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Weekend Needs: Every Other Recruiter: Elke Janeway A sign-on bonus of up-to $7,500 is available for this position. Subject to applicable taxes. Paid 1/3 in first paycheck, 1/3 after 6 months, and 1/3 after one year with a 12-month commitment period. This bonus is not available to current UVM Health Network employees, or those employed within the last 12 months. Must sign an agreement acknowledging terms and conditions. A relocation assistance bonus is available for eligible candidates. Unit Description: Alice Hyde Medical Center is 25-bed acute care facility with an 11 bed Emergency Room. As an LPN on Med/Surg, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides high quality care to a diverse patient population. Nursing teams at AHMC have embraced a culture of safety, autonomy and collaboration. General Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with the NYS Practice Act, hospital policies, and the standards set forth by Nursing Services and the Nurse Practice Council. Qualifications: 1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing 2. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State 3. Previous experience preferred 4. Excellent verbal and written communication sills 5. Ability to work with other healthcare team members 6. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. Alice Hyde Medical Center is part of The University of Vermont Health Network, a five-hospital network serving patients and their families in Northern New York and Vermont. While we have changes our name, our commitment to the community remains the same. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing in the best of community and academic medicine together as one, sharing their knowledge and resources to give you access to the leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care. All of this, closer to home. Quality, caring, innovation and community. This is the heart of science and medicine. We're always here for you, call us at (518) 483-3000.
