Licensed Practical Nurse - Float

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Float
Department:  Ambulatory                   
Location: Ambulatory Float Pool                           
Hours Per Week: 20
Schedule: Days                              

SUMMARY:
The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to float to ambulatory practices within primary care where a need has been identified. The Float – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon presentation and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
• Assists with the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN or provider.
• Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN or provider.
• Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
• Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
• Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
• Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintenance of all adult and pediatric competencies within primary care.
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• 1 year of experience required
• Valid New York State (NYS) driver’s license required
• Current New York State (NYS) LPN license required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• 3 Years of Experience in clinical setting, ambulatory experience preferredertification required

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$26.00 - $32.00Rochester14611

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.