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Specialty LPN - MVEC - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

#Inventory Management #Patient Advocacy #Healthcare Team #Licensed Practical Nurse #Patient Care #Collaboration #Continuing Education #Quality Improvement

Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing general nursing care, assisting with examinations and treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team. They also gather patient data, maintain a safe work environment, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a practical nursing education program and hold a current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support Certification is also required within six weeks of hire.

associate degreeTeamworkCommunicationInventory ManagementPatient AdvocacyContinuing EducationPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationQuality ImprovementSafety PracticesData CollectionTechnical KnowledgeHealth CoachingSupportive CareExamination AssistanceSelf-Care Support

Job description

Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse – Specialty Office provides general nursing care to patients, families and caregivers in the Medical Group practices.
The LPN assists and advocates for the patient and family’s health in support of the patient centered approach and delivery model of care, and is an active care team member.
Responsible for collaborating with physicians/providers, registered professional nurses and multidisciplinary care team members.
The Licensed Practical Nurse can perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health coaching, and supportive care under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed physician or licensed health care provider.
Nursing shall be performed in accordance with the standards outlined for Licensed Practical Nurse in the NYS Education Law, NYS Office of the Professions, and by the State Nurse Practice Act.
The Licensed Practical Nurse will follow the mission, vision, values, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.
Core Job Responsibilities Gather patient measurements and collect patient data.
Record and report patient findings.
Prepare patient for patient examination and treatment.
Assist specialty providers with examinations, treatments and procedures.
Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of a licensed health care provider or registered professional nurse.
Support self-care, self- management and the established plan of care.
Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times.
Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services; reviewing publications and participating in department committee meetings or work groups.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives including continuing education, participation in system-wide and department specific teams.
Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information.
Respond to patient requests, communicates effectively to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient request.

Specialty LPN - MVEC - Full Time - Days

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Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED

Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED

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