What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Westchester Medical Center?
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.
- Travel is required
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). Travel is required.
