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Description Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Department: Med/Surg - Surgical Recovery Unit (2 East) Location: Newark Wayne Community Hospital Hours Per Week: Full Time (36 hours per week) Schedule: Days (6am-6pm), rotating weekends and holidays SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans. 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. OUR UNIT: Join our 2 East Medical/Surgical Recovery Unit, a 9-bed unit specializing in the care and recovery of patients following surgical procedures. Primarily serving an adult population, we also occasionally care for pediatric ENT patients, allowing for a broad range of clinical experiences. 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. Medication Administration & Reporting - Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols. 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required. Current licensure in State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired. 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. Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time Compelling Shift Differentials Free Parking Same Day Pay through DailyPay Clinical Ladder Program Employee Referral Program Weekend Program with $4.00/hr add on PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of Professions BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) PAY RANGE: $27.54 - $33.66 The 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, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, c ildbirth, an