Licensed Practical Nurse - PD - Day Shift

Position Overview

The work involves performing routine nursing services at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation, including the Long-Term Care Facility or Erie County Health Department Clinic. The incumbent provides routine nursing care to residents or patients, may assume charge responsibilities with minimal supervision and may perform higher level technical nursing tasks. Compensation: $35.94 per hour. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, Physician or other higher-ranking professional. Supervision may be exercised over Hospital/Institutional Aide and related work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment used in the care of patients.
• Administers and documents the administration of medications.
• Performs or assists with treatments and procedures.
• Teaches and/or assists with patient and family health care teaching as outlined on the care plan or as directed.
• Performs and records vital signs and weights.
• Administers internal feedings.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions and documents these in accordance with nursing standards.
• Informs the nurse in charge regarding care provided and patient condition.
• Reports incidents to the nurse in charge.
• Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Performs charge duties when necessary and as directed.
• Provides for patient safety and comfort.
• Performs tasks normally assigned to a Hospital/Institutional Aide.
• Transports patients in acute and long-term care facilities.
• Participates in in-service education.
• If assigned to the Erie County Long-Term Care Facility, maintains communication and reports changes in resident condition to the supervising Registered Nurse, administers and documents medications including IV infusions and IV medications, and performs EKG testing, pulse oximetry testing, and phlebotomy.

Required Qualifications

• Good knowledge of basic nursing techniques, advanced technical nursing skills, infection control, and medication administration.
• Ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed and to carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and sound professional judgment.
• Completion of a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department.
• Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse OR possession of a limited Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) permit with the requirement to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse license within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for ECMCC positions.
• For Health Department positions: Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license and use of a private automobile required. (Note: Not applicable to Erie County Medical Center Corporation)