Rochester General Hospital- 1425 Portland Ave Rochester NY
- MS Telemetry LPN
- 12-hour shifts (36 or 48 hours available), EOW
Ratios: Days 1:5, Nights 1:6, Weekends 1:6
Float Required: Y MedSurg
Weekend: EOW
Patient Diagnoses: Medical patients- COPD exac, Infections, failure to thrive, social issues
BLS Required
Work Settings: MS/Tele, Obtain 12 lead EKG, Telemetry Monitoring: on the unit monitoring, Blood Glucose Monitoring/Testing, Feeding tube care and management, Foley catheter insertion female, Foley catheter insertion male, Obtain/Instruct clean catch urine, IV pumps, Antidepressants, Anti-Hypertensives, Antianxiety, Ear Drops, Eye Drops, IM & SQ, NG Tube/G Tube, Oral, Subcutaneous, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen administration, Bathing: sitz, tub, bed, shower, Mouth care, Pressure Ulcer Assessment/Prevention, Simple dressing changes, Wound drains/JP/Hemovac, Communication of patient status changes to RN/MD, Intake and Output monitoring, Isolation Precautions, Labeling of specimens, Pain Assessment Management, Physical restraints, Vital Sign monitoring
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Tertiary Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 528
Scrub Color: White or Navy on Top and Navy on bottom
Charting: Epic
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the licensedvocational/practical nurse medical surgical assumes responsibility andaccountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery ofpatient care. Consistently performsaccording to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care andassisting others in the management of patient care.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License in statepracticing
- BLS
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs