Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Job 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.

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

SUMMARY :

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are key in the success of operations and compassionate patient care every day. The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the care delivery team.

The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates the needs of the patient and the team; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, takes direction from the RN and delegates appropriately to the other members of the team.

The Orthopedics Surgery Unit (6800) at Rochester General Hospital is a 37 bed Acute Surgical Unit which specializes in Orthopedic Surgeries.

In addition to joint replacement, 6800 offers the opportunity for LPNs to care for patients who have had : spinal surgery, upper extremity surgery, general surgery, several types of fractures both surgical and non-surgical.

The Unit’s mission is to provide world class orthopedic service by creating an environment focused on restoring function and optimizing independence, while maintaining the respect, autonomy and individuality of every patient, every encounter, and every day.

The Unit is a Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement Surgery.

STATUS : Full Time

LOCATION : Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT : Orthopedic Surgery (6800)

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members;
• perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families;

supervise assigned team members.

Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete documentation using computerized medical record process.

Preparation. Ensure clinical areas are properly supplied and exam rooms are available and stocked.

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;

Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE : $24.25 - $28.00

$24.25 - $28.00

CITY : Rochester

Rochester

POSTAL CODE : 14621

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant.

It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. 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 / Veterans by a prospective employee and / or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.