LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPT)
Company: Erie County Medical Center
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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Job Description:
The work involves performing routine nursing services at the
Erie County Medical Center Corporation, including the Long-Term
Care Facility, or Erie County Health Department Clinic. The
incumbent provides routine nursing care to residents or patients,
may assume charge responsibilities with minimal supervision and may
perform higher level technical nursing tasks. Work is performed
under the general supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse,
Physician or other higher-ranking professional of the department.
Supervision may be exercised over Hospital/Institutional Aide. Does
related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Maintains
equipment used in the care of patients;Administers and documents
the administration of medications;Performs or assists with
treatments and procedures;Teaches and/or assists with patient and
family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or as
directed;Performs and records vital signs and weights;Administers
internal feedings;Observes and monitors patient conditions and
documents these in accordance with nursing standards;Informs nurse
in charge of care provided to patients and status of patients'
condition;Reports incidents to nurse in charge;Develops and
maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and
hospital personnel;Performs charge duties when necessary and as
directed;Provides for patient safety and comfort;Performs tasks
normally assigned to a Hospital/Institutional Aide;Transport
patients in acute and long-term care facilities;Participates in
In-service education.IN ADDITION, IF ASSIGNED TO THE ERIE COUNTY
HOME:Maintains communication and reports changes in resident
condition to supervising Registered Nurse;Administers and documents
the administration of medications, including IV infusions and IV
medications;Performs EKG testing, pulse oximetry testing and
phlebotomy.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Good knowledge of basic nursing
techniques; good knowledge of advanced technical nursing skills;
good knowledge of infection control; good knowledge of medication
administration and pharmacology; ability to apply therapeutic
treatments as prescribed; ability to understand and carry out
exactly, detailed oral and written instructions; ability to keep
records and prepare reports; good interpersonal skills; initiative;
sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from high school or
possession of a high school equivalency diploma and completion of a
course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing
approved by the New York State Education Department.SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION:Possession of a
license and current registration to practice as a Licensed
Practical Nurse or possession of a temporary permit as issued by
the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and
maintenance throughout duration of appointment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT POSITIONS ONLY:Possession of a license and
current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as
issued by the New York State Education Department at time of
appointment.Possession of a valid New York State Driver's license
and use of a private automobile at time of appointment.NOTE:
Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated
toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Keywords: Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo , LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPT), Healthcare , Buffalo, New York
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