Travel LPN / LVN - $1,404 per week

Company: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center - 585 Schenectad
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: October 30, 2024

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
  • 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, when a significant change occurs in the resident's condition, and when otherwise warranted.
  • Is considerate of residents' privacy during the evaluation process.
  • 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.
  • Monitor continued care needs for discharge and coordinates resources to meet post-institutional requirement.
  • Collaborate, as appropriate, with Care Manager, physician, and other clinical disciplines in planning interventions to meet resident and family needs in a timely manner.
    • Additional Details
    • Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
    • Ability to work in surroundings with a 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.
    • 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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