LPN - Inpatient Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description



SUMMARY



As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day.



The Inpatient Orthopedic Unit (6800) is a 39 bed unit that specializes in Orthopedic Surgeries. In addition to joint replacement, 6800 offers the opportunity for LPNs to care for patients who have had spinal surgery, upper extremity surgery, general surgery, and several types of fractures both surgical and non-surgical.



STATUS: Full Time (36 hours)




LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital




DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Orthopedics / General Medicine (6800)




SCHEDULE: D/E/N - Every other weekend and holiday




ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
  
  


• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
  
  


• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  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
  
  


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  Medication Administration & Reporting. Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols
  
  


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  Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process
  
  


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  Preparation. Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked
  
  

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.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)


• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $27.00 - $33.00

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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now