Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology

Company: St Josephs Health
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

SunIRef:Nurse:title Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology St. Joseph's Health 26 reviews - Syracuse, NY 13203 St. Joseph's Health 26 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. MISSION STATEMENT: We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. VISION: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. CORE VALUES: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are. RELATIONSHIP-BASED CAREGUIDING PRINCIPLES: Caring and healing practices are found in relationships, communication and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver. Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety and education. Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability and continuity of care and respect for co-workers. Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph's. POSITION SUMMARY: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider. There is no independent component to the LPN role. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of a LPN as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses holding a current licensure or temporary permit from the State of New York. Current BLS/CPR certification. Participates in orientation and continuing education, updating and maintaining knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS: Clinical setting - Exposure Class I - Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium work: Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. Will require the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist squat and reach. WORK CONTACT GROUP: All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies. SUPERVISED BY: Registered Nurses, physician, or other authorized health care provider. SUPERVISES: LPN's, nursing assistants, and other unlicensed personnel CAREER PATH: Level II status upon completion of a medical administration course. RN upon graduation from accredited school for registered nurses Trinity Health - Just posted report job - original job

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