Licensed Practical Nurse - RMSO Dobbs Ferry
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’s has 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 outpatient nursing care to patients care under the direction of a physician. Job duties including: demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient’s rights. Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient; administers medications and immunizations with scope of practice and under the direction of a physician; observes, measures, records, and reports data relating to a patient’s health status.
Provides clinical guidance to unlicensed care staff, such as Certified Medical Assistants. Identifies patient goals for consideration by the physician for possible inclusion in a patient’s care plan. Cooperates with care team in the coordination of patient care activities.Maintains effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and families. Assists the physician with history taking, medication reconciliation and other intake/discharge activities. Provides clinical education to patients and their families.
Communicates results and care plans to patients as directed by supervising physician.
Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff, applies appropriate precautions and protocols. Identifies and documents major changes in patients’ condition and basic care needs, institutes appropriate interventions.Provides assistant to other specialty areas upon request.Pursues appropriate continuing nursing education. Assumes other related responsibilities when assigned. Assist in emergency situations
Qualifications:
Graduate of NYS Licensed Practical Nurse Degree Program . High school diploma or GED required. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State and BLS Certification required.