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Licensed Practical Nurse

Westchester Medical Center Health System
Valhalla, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

Job Summary : A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of

experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities:

  • Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
  • Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
  • Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care.
  • Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
  • Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures planned for the patient.
  • Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
  • Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
  • Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
  • Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
  • Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.
  • Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
  • Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.
  • Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
  • Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
  • Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
  • Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
  • Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

Education: Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.

Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State LPN license.

Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.

Other: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm 27.64-34.75

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