Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. St. John’shas been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value.

St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care under the direction of a RN. She/he implements Wound Healing Center standards of care and practice consistent with Nursing Service standards, as appropriate to the ages of patients served.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in systematic data collection as a basis for the identification of patient needs.
• Provides goal-directed nursing care following the established plans of care.
• Participates in the observation of patient responses and contributes data to the care plan revision.
• Documents data collection, interventions and patient responses per policy.
• Assists in patient/significant other instruction in accordance with established standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patients’ rights. Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
• Cooperates with other health care disciplines in the coordination of patient care activities.
• Maintains effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and families, also within the department and with other departments.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and is accountable for her/his practice within the scope of the LPN role.
• Adheres to the department’s standards of practice.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships and provides support to other department staff.
• Demonstrates competence in nursing care practices and performs technical skills appropriate to the department and needs of the patient population served.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff, applies appropriate precautions and protocols.
• Identifies major changes in patients’ condition and basic patient care needs, institutes appropriate interventions per policy or refers accordingly.
• Participates in the orientation of personnel to the department.
• Utilizes opportunities for clinical learning and participates in continuing education to meet established requirements and for own career development.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.• Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Demonstrates good verbal and interpersonal skills.