Job Information
Rochester Regional Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute General Medicine in Rochester, New York
Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Sign-On Bonuses
- Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
- Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
- Retirement Savings Program
- Same Day Pay through DailyPay
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
- Free ASN to BSN Program through Advance U
- Recognition of Professional Growth through the Clinical Ladder
- Enhanced Shift Differentials
- Free Parking
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.
The Acute Medical Unit (5800) specializes in the care of patients with a wide array of medical diagnoses and multi-system problems. LPNs working on 5800 will have the opportunity to master their skills in caring for patients with the following acute illnesses & conditions: cardiac requiring telemetry, diabetes, kidney disease, dialysis, pulmonary issues, and patients with multiple drips, drains & catheters. LPNs on 5800 will also possess strong psychosocial skills to support patients with substance abuse and/or mental illness, in addition to their medical needs.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Acute General Medicine (5800)
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night, every other Weekend/Holiday
ATTRIBUTES
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Patient Satisfaction. Solicit and respond to patient feedback to improve service and processes that will enhance the patient experience
- Medication Administration & Reporting. Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal
- Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using computerized medical record process
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
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
Minimum Salary: 24.75 Maximum Salary: 30.75 Salary Unit: Hourly
