LPN- Medical Surgical Unit FT 7p-7a

2 weeks ago

Oswego, United States Oswego Health Full time

$7,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Title: LPN Department: Med/Surg

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager Revision Date: 02/28/2024

Status: Non Exempt

Job Summary:

The Medical Surgical LPN will assist in planning, providing and evaluating patient care as a member of the health care team. Collaborate with RN in development of nursing care plan. Observe patients for reactions to drugs, treatments, signs and symptoms, or other unusual conditions and immediately reports to their RN and understand the importance of immediately reporting to the RN team leader any observed change in the patient's condition or behavior.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Record all patient care provided in a precise and detailed manner following established procedures for charting.
  • Use computer programs per policy and procedure as assigned.
  • Administers medication in accordance with policies/procedures/standards of care and legal limitations.
  • Assists patients in ambulation; transports patients.
  • Demonstrates a concern for patient safety; utilizes proper techniques of body mechanics.
  • Strictly follows principles of asepsis and infection control for routine cleaning and sterilization of equipment and supplies.
  • Strictly follows principles of asepsis and infection control guidelines when performing patient care. Promptly answers patient call lights, whether that of assigned patient or not.
  • Correctly identifies patient by name and ID band for all direct care, procedures or treatments. Routinely provides for patient safety through preventive measures (i.e. siderails, restraints as per physician order, low bed position and safe transport to other areas).
  • Demonstrates competence in giving and receiving report per department-specific policy. Demonstrates an ability to work effectively and communicate frequently with other members of the patient care team.
  • Handles telephone information with courtesy, accuracy and respect for patient confidentiality; receives information and distributes messages appropriately.
  • Consistently communicates appropriately with patients; speaks respectfully and responds to patient needs or requests for assistance promptly.
  • Provides accurate communication in verbal, non-verbal and written form.
  • Listens effectively. Demonstrates supportive and understanding behavior when in contact with guests (patients, visitors, clients, physicians, employees, volunteers, students); always displaying positive guest relations.
  • Assists with ADL's and personal patient care.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills.
  • Ability to create superior patient experiences while generating positive guest relations in an office setting is required.
  • Ability to work effectively and communicate effectively in a team environment; continuously looking for solutions to improve patient care.
  • Proficiency in medication administration and practiced phlebotomy skills.
  • Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, physicians, employees and volunteers.
  • Ability to cost-effectively awareness in use of resources/supplies.
Education and Experience:
  • Graduate from an accredited LPN program
  • Must be currently licensed in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Current certification in CPR
  • Unit Specific Orientation
Working Conditions:
  • Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling beds, wheelchairs and recliners in excess of approximately 50 pounds with assistance. Requires lifting, carrying, repositioning, and transferring patients using proper body mechanics.
  • Position requires attendance, as scheduled, to ensure requirements are met.
  • Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and infectious/hazardous materials.
  • Occasionally requires assembling, operating, checking, and maintaining equipment.
  • Requires attending meetings as well as participation on committees as required.
  • Actively participates in in-service programs, in Quality Assurance programs and CQI, cross-training; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
  • Occasionally requires assignments to other units/shifts as hospital needs require.
  • Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $24.75-$29.70/hour

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.

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