Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NYJobSeen 3w ago

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Compensation
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Location
Syracuse, NY
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPN Licensure And RegistrationCurrent CPR Certification

Job overview

SUNY Upstate Medical University is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Licensed Practical Nurse provides individualized patient care in accordance with the plan of care and standards, reports condition changes to the RN, administers medications, and performs unit‑specific clinical skills while fostering a safe and collaborative environment.

Key focus areas include Administers individualized patient care consistent with the plan of care, Demonstrates clinical skills and completes unit‑specific competencies, and Incorporates patient and family teaching into routine care.

Preferred (not required): Medication Administration, Obtaining Vital Signs, Drawing Blood, and Obtaining EKGs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication AdministrationObtaining Vital SignsDrawing BloodObtaining EKGsPatient Family TeachingTeam BuildingSafe Working EnvironmentPositive Public Relations

Qualifications

LPN Licensure and RegistrationNYS Civil Service Appointment RequirementsCurrent CPR Certification1+ Years Post Licensure Nursing Experience

Full job description

Job Summary:

Administers care that is individualized and is consistent with the plan of care and with standards of care/practice (Reports to RN any change in patient condition, administers medications, functions independently, within area of practice); Demonstrates clinical skills for work area (completes unit specific skills/competencies; Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care; Incorporates patient/family/significant other teaching into routine care under the direction of the RN; Adjusts work routine to meet changing unit and patient conditions; Fosters team building spirit (assist new staff members integration into the team; Contributes to plan of care, as well as implementation of plan; Maintains a safe working environment; Fosters a positive public relations with patients, families and staff. Medication administration, obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, obtaining EKG's, hands on nursing care and some heavy lifting required. Current CPR, 1 year post licensure nursing experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Meets NYS Civil Service appointment requirements for the title of T&R Center Licensed Practical Nurse. LPN licensure and registration as outlined by NYS Education Department. Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Work Days:

days rotating weekends and holidays

Message to Applicants:

Internal applicants only considered for the first 10 days of posting.

Recruitment Office:

Nursing Recruitment Office

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

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