Licensed Practical Nurse - Teaching Service, Med Surg -...

**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** Unit 2-4 is a 36 bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit caring for patients admitted to our teaching service. We serve patients with a variety of acute medical, cardiac and respiratory conditions. Class I telemetry monitoring, Bi-pap therapy and palliative care measures are among our specialties. Our dedicated nursing staff attend orientation classes that includes CORE EKG, end of life and respiratory care. Our unit philosophy is based on creating an environment of learning and healing and is dedicated to the Medical and Family Practice teaching services. These services consist of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year residents designated as the patents primary care providers. The residents are supervised by an attending physician who oversees the care that is prescribed. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population. Organizational Highlights: + Recognized Leader: First Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff. + Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety. + Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice. + Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with cardiology and hospitalist physician groups. + We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population + Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance. + Work/Life: Predictable patterned scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars. + We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth. Position Highlights: + Recognized Leader: Only Magnet Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff. + Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice. + Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the hospitalist physician group. + Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance. + Work/Life: Self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars. What you will do: + Therapeutic med/surg nursing interventions and hands on skills + Care for and provide treatment modalities Responsibilities: + Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. 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. Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure: + Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York. + Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Work Environment and Hazards: + Clinical setting. Exposure Class I Physical Demands: + Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach. Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.95 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2024-10-22