Provides patient care in an emergency department under Registered Nurse direction. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, supporting treatment, maintaining patient safety and hygiene, applying infection-prevention practices, collaborating with patients, families, coworkers, and department staff, and using computer systems. The role requires compassionate service, effective communication, independent judgment, teamwork, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Oneida Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Emergency Department. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse will provide patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team, ensuring the highest levels of patient safety and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate care and treatment to patients with a customer service attitude.
- Collect and record patient data with keen observation.
- Seek assistance from RN when needed in patient care.
- Work efficiently, demonstrating a proactive approach to unit situations.
- Address the needs of patients, family members, co-workers, and the department.
- Demonstrate strong computer skills.
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients, following infection prevention techniques according to hospital standards.
Education:
- Associate Degree (Preferred).
License and Certifications:
- New York LPN (Required).
- BLS/CPR (Preferred).
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in a medical office setting (Preferred).
Professional Skills and Abilities:
- Strong commitment to patient safety and experience.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent observational and communication skills.
- Proficient in computer skills.
- Familiarity with infection prevention techniques.
- Compassionate care provider with a customer service attitude.
- Proactive approach to addressing patient and department needs.
- Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift objects weighing 45 pounds or over.
- Skill in carrying heavy items weighing 45 pounds or over.
- Demonstrated ability to pull objects as required.
- Competence in pushing objects as needed.
- Capability to reach above shoulder level to accomplish tasks.
- Proficient in performing tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
- Ability to walk for approximately 3.5 hours per day during work shifts.
- Capacity to stand for approximately 2.5 hours per day to fulfill job duties.
- Competence in sitting for approximately 2 hours per day during breaks or administrative tasks.
- Capability to kneel as necessary to complete job requirements.
- Proficiency in performing repeated bending motions as needed.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles.
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