Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry MSMH

Job Description

Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00pm to 7:30am

Summary:

As part of acute hospital care at MSMH, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN will assist in coordinating and supporting the activities of the nurse assistants and actively participates in the direct care of the patient, by following the specific approaches as stated in the plan of care.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Currently registered in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three (3) months of acute or long term care experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• ENVIRONMENT
• Hazards: conditions where there is danger to life, body, and/or health