Medical Surgical Nurse

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  • Rochester, NY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
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Job Summary:This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a tertiary care hospital's medical-surgical unit. The LPN will provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN, manage their own patient assignments, and contribute to a fast-paced hospital environment. Every other weekend and 3x12-hour night shifts are required.Location: Rochester, New York, United States,Responsibilities:- Provide nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical unit.
- Manage own patient assignments with RN support.
- Gather and report patient data.
- Carry out physician orders and perform therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in patient assessments and care planning.
- Administer medications as prescribed.
- Document patient care accurately and completely.
- Maintain a safe and clean patient environment.
- Respond to patient needs and concerns.
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.Required Skills & Certifications:- Current LPN license in New York.
- Minimum of 1 year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience (preferred, but not required).
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage own patient assignments.
- Hospital experience within the last 2 years.Preferred Skills & Certifications:- Experience in emergency or critical care environments.
- Proficiency with vents, trachs, and PICC lines.
- 2 years of experience in direct patient care.Special Considerations:- Every other weekend requirement.
- 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week.
- Tertiary care hospital setting.
- Epic charting system.Scheduling:- 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week.
- Every other weekend rotation.

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