What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - FT - Evening Shift position at ECMC?
Hourly Range : $26.431 - $35.188DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves performing routine nursing servicesat the Erie County Medical Center Corporation, including the Long-Term Care Facility, or Erie CountyHealth Department Clinic. The incumbent provides routine nursing care to residents or patients, mayassume charge responsibilities with minimal supervision and may perform higher level technical nursingtasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, Physician orother higher-ranking professional of the department. Supervision may be exercised overHospital / Institutional Aide. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : Maintains equipment used in the care of patients;Administers and documents the administration of medications;Performs or assists with treatments and procedures;Teaches and / or assists with patient and family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or asdirected;Performs and records vital signs and weights;Administers internal feedings;Observes and monitors patient conditions and documents these in accordance with nursing standards;Informs nurse in charge of care provided to patients and status of patients' condition;Reports incidents to nurse in charge;Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and hospital personnel;Performs charge duties when necessary and as directed;Provides for patient safety and comfort;Performs tasks normally assigned to a Hospital / Institutional Aide;Transport patients in acute and long-term care facilities;Participates in In-service education.IN ADDITION, IF ASSIGNED TO THE ERIE COUNTY LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY : Maintains communication and reports changes in resident condition to supervising Registered Nurse;Administers and documents the administration of medications, including IV infusions and IV medications;Performs EKG testing, pulse oximetry testing and phlebotomy.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS : Good knowledge of basic nursing techniques; good knowledge of advanced technical nursing skills; goodknowledge of infection control; good knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology; ability toapply therapeutic treatments as prescribed; ability to understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral andwritten instructions; ability to keep records and prepare reports; good interpersonal skills; initiative; soundprofessional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or withoutreasonable accommodation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Completion of a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New YorkState Education Department and either : A) Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as issuedby the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and maintenance throughoutduration of appointment, or : B) Possession of a limited Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) permit as issued by the New York StateEducation Department at time of appointment and Licensed Practical Nurse license within one yearand maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ECMCC POSITIONS ONLY : Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS)from an approved ECMCC provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration ofappointment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT POSITIONS ONLY : Possession of a valid New York State Driver's license and use of a private automobile at time ofappointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.NOTE : Not applicable to Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Salary : $26,431 - $35,188
