Travel LPN / LVN - $1,457 per week - Brookdale Hospital Medical Center - 585 Schenectady Avenue : Job Details
Travel LPN / LVN - $1,457 per week
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center - 585 Schenectady AvenueJob Location : Brooklyn,NY, USA
Posted on :
2024-09-28T05:01:56Z
Job Description :
- Job Details
- Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, the LPN performs nursing duties in the care and treatment of patients on an assigned unit.
- The duties require the use of tact and judgment in the care and treatment of patients.
- May assist in the supervision of non-professional subordinates.
- Is cognizant of philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Nursing Department.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Job Requirements
- Overview:Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, the LPN performs nursing duties in the care and treatment of patients on an assigned unit.
- Responsibilities:Demonstrates proficient knowledge in the treatment of patients requiring nursing care.
- Uses available diagnostic results and other information to make an accurate evaluation.
- Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases and uses available resources in performing the nursing process.
- Performs timely, comprehensive, and accurate reevaluations and documentation at regular intervals as defined by the department.
- Contributes to an individualized and appropriate plan of care delineating measurable patient care goals
- Contributes to the plan of care making necessary changes as the condition of the patient indicates.
- Bases care decisions on resident needs and care priorities.
- Monitors patient outcomes.
- Additional Details
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort
- Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
- Ability to read, write and interpret documents
- Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions
- Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and/or procedural areas
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
- May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards
- May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials
- May be required to operate and clean equipment
- May be required to handle/ assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations
- Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work
- Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding
- Physical Requirements:
- Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
- Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.
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