What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Pulmonary Unit position at Rochester Regional Health?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Sign on Bonuses for external experienced LPN’s
- Same Day Pay through DailyPay
- Clinical Ladder
- Certification Pay
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Tuition & Loan Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
- Free Parking
SUMMARY
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Med Surg/ Pulmonary
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night, every other Weekend/Holiday
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
Unity Hospital is a 471-bed community hospital in the town of Greece. After a four-year total renovation in 2014, Unity is now the only Monroe County hospital to feature all private patient rooms and free parking. Unity offers a broad range of specialty centers, including the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center, the Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center, and the August Family Birth Place.
Med Surg unit. Total of 37 beds, the Pulmonary Unit provides care to patients with general medical conditions and patients with respiratory illnesses. The 4100/4200 Units specialize in the care of respiratory and general medical issues. This unit has the capacity to care for ventilator patients and telemetry monitoring, as well as other high-acuity respiratory conditions.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
- Magnet Designated Hospital
- DNV Accredited Site
- AHA Stroke Honor Roll Elite
- #1 Joint Replacement in the State
- Baby Friendly USA
- Blue Distinction Maternity
- Gold & Silver-Level Beacon Award Winning Units
ATTRIBUTES
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
- Current LPN licensure in the State of New York
- BLS Certification from American Heart Association
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members
- Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process
- Preparation. Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked
Qualifications:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.Salary : $3 - $1,000