LPN - East Hampton Emergency Department - Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, works under the supervision of the RN Team Leader. Functions within the team to provide total patient care. Assists the registered nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of assigned patients. Performs clinical procedures permitted within the scope of practice, and in accordance with the policies of the Nursing Department. Promotes cooperation, a positive attitude and creates a safe environment for both patients and staff. Responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the RN Team Leader in utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Keeps RN Team Leader informed regarding problems and needs of district.
• Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and/or treatments according to Hospital practices and policies and procedures.
• Recognizes changes in patients' physical and psychosocial conditions and reports findings to RN.
• Assists in evaluating the quality and outcome of patient care.
• Provides care for patients undergoing clinical procedures.
• Administers medication safely and within the scope of practice and established protocols.
• Performs procedures related to diseases/conditions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and within scope of practice.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• Recent LPN experience.

• BLS Certification from American Heart Association.

• Excellent interpersonal, telephone, and computer skills.
• Must possess ability to function independently.
• Standing, walking 90% of the time.
• Lifting patients with or without assistance.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Special Notes:   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.