Description HOW WE CARE FOR YOUAt St. Lawrence 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.Same Day pay through Daily PayPaid vacation & holiday payMedical, dental, vision, hearing benefitsSUMMARYThe licensed practical nurse performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health care provider.Join the Massena Hospital (MH) team and be part of our mission to provide top-notch healthcare to our community! Massena Hospital is a vital part of our community, offering exceptional healthcare services in a welcoming and compassionate environment. We are an acute care facility with 25 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical, and pediatric care.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Massena HospitalDEPARTMENT: Wound CareSCHEDULE: 8 Hour DaysATTRIBUTESRequired: Graduate of a practical nursing program. Displays knowledge of medications, their administration, and untoward effects.Preferred: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing programRequired: Current, unrestricted New York State practical nursing licenseBLS certification within three months of employmentRESPONSIBILITIESCollects patient data to be used by the licensed health care provider in the comprehensive care of the patient. Obtains vital signs, allergies, current medications, medical history, social history, family history, and chief complaint, and documents them appropriately in the electronic medical record. Responsible to identify problems within the practice and communicates them to their manager. Assists in maintaining a clean and organized department to ensure a safe patient care environment. Supports all initiatives of the health care team and promotes excellence in customer service. Works with MH Wound care team to resolve clinical issues and identify opportunities for improvementParticipates in ad hoc projects as assigned. Collaborates with MH/SLH team to address daily operational issues and solves problems to comply with the delivery of quality patient care. Integrates MH/SLH mission and core values within the sites. Works in collaboration with MH and SLH Departments as warranted.Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care according to nursing standards of practice. Prepares charts for the providers in order to assure that the needed information is present on each chart before the patient is seen in the office.Provides routine nursing care and treatment to patients under the direction of the licensed health care provider, collects specimens, performs medication reconciliation and administration, and assists providers with simple procedures. Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing service policies and procedures.Efficiently uses medical and clerical supplies in order to help effectively control practice expenses. Appropriately documents all treatments performed during patient encounters and adds the appropriate CPT code as required.Collaborates professionally with all members of the health care model in the provision of patient care. Works with MH/SLH teams to comply with all established standards required under the accreditation standards of DNV. Is knowledgeable of state and federal health care standards, as appropriate. Adheres to MH and SLH policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.PAY RANGE: $22.89 - $30.21The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranMinimum Salary: 22.89
Maximum Salary: 30.21
Salary Unit: Hourly