LPN - Pulmonary at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

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HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care 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.

• Same Day Pay through DailyPay
  
  


• Acute Care Department Premium
  
  


• Paid Vacation & Holidays
  
  


• Certification Pay
  
  


• Shift Differentials
  
  


• Relocation Assistance
  
  


• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
  
  


• Tuition & Loan Assistance
  
  


• Employee Referral Program
  
  


• Free Parking
  
  

SUMMARY



As a Licensed Practical Nurse, 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.



Pulmonary



The Pulmonary Unit has 37 beds and provides care to patients with general medical conditions and patients with respiratory illnesses. The units specialize in the care of respiratory and general medical issues. This unit has the capacity to care for ventilator patients and telemetry monitoring, as well as other high-acuity respiratory conditions.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: Unity Hospital



DEPARTMENT: Pulmonary



SCHEDULE: Evening/Nights 7p-7a, every other weekend and holiday



ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:



Unity Hospital is a 471-bed community hospital in the town of Greece. After a four-year total renovation in 2014, Unity is now the only Monroe County hospital to feature all private patient rooms and free parking. Unity offers a broad range of specialty centers, including the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center, the Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center, and the August Family Birth Place.



AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

• Magnet Designated Hospital
  
  


• DNV Accredited Site
  
  


• AHA Stroke Honor Roll Elite
  
  


• #1 Joint Replacement in the State
  
  


• Baby Friendly USA
  
  


• Blue Distinction Maternity
  
  


• Gold & Silver-Level Beacon Award Winning Units
  
  

ATTRIBUTES

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
  
  


• Current LPN licensure in the State of New York
  
  


• BLS Certification from American Heart Association
  
  

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:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

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.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)


• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $24.75 - $30.75

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. 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/Veteran Apply Now