LPN - Float Pool Per diem Night
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Key details
- Location
- Southampton, NY, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 6d ago
Skills
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, works under the supervision of the RN Team Leader. Functions within the team to provide total patient care. Assists the registered nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of assigned patients. Performs clinical procedures permitted within the scope of practice, and in accordance with the policies of the Nursing Department. Promotes cooperation, a positive attitude and creates a safe environment for both patients and staff. Responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the RN Team Leader in utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Keeps RN Team Leader informed regarding problems and needs of district.
- Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and/or treatments according to Hospital practices and policies and procedures.
- Recognizes changes in patients' physical and psychosocial conditions and reports findings to RN.
- Assists in evaluating the quality and outcome of patient care.
- Provides care for patients undergoing clinical procedures.
- Administers medication safely and within the scope of practice and established protocols.
- Performs procedures related to diseases/conditions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and within scope of practice.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse License.
- BLS Certification from American Heart Association.
- Excellent interpersonal, telephone, and computer skills.
- Must possess ability to function independently.
- Standing, walking 90% of the time.
- Lifting patients with or without assistance.
As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
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