Travel LPN / LVN - $1,561 per week
Mount Sinai Health System - 1000 10th Ave - new york city, NY
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Certification Details BLS New York State LPN License Job Details The practice of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse is defined as performing tasks responsibilities within the scope of supportive and restorative care, medication administration, and specialized tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or licensed physician. Job Requirements Valid New York State LPN License BLS certification required within 30 days of hire Additional Details Delivers nursing care in structured, routine situations free of scientific complexity. Assistance with activities of daily living. Administration of treatments and routine tasks such as suctioning and urinary catheterizations. Preparation of patient for surgery, diagnostic tests, treatments, examinations. Administration of medications within scope of practice. Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately. Identification and set up of intravenous equipment and delivery of solutions for infusion through peripheral access devices. Administer blood or blood products, with special training. Reports pertinent observations, treatments, medications, incidents, and accidents associated with patients to the Registered Professional Nurse and records same on appropriate documents. Recognizes the unit based model for delivery of nursing care and assumes responsibility for assignments delegated by the Registered Professional Nurse. Contributes to nursing care plan in collaboration with other members of nursing staff. Reinforces the patient/family teaching process identified by the RN. Provides emotional support to patients and their families/significant others. Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the nursing care plan. Provides for the physical comfort and safety of the patient. Contributes to patient care conferences. Assists in Emergency Resuscitative Procedures by initiating a Team 7000 call, performing resuscitative procedures such as BCLS.
Created: 2025-02-27