Licensed Practical Nurse-ED Observation Short Stay Unit

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Night Shift variable schedule 12 hour shifts

Our ED Observation department includes a fast-paced short stay acute unit, admission flex unit and a short stay inpatient unit, all with an expected 24-48-hour length of stay. Our specialties include chest pain, syncope, r/o TIA, CHF, preoperative surgical patients, and medical conditions requiring observational stays. Unit specific specialized training includes IV placement, 12 Lead EKG performance and interpretation, Venipunctures, Point of Care Troponins (POCT), BLS, ACLS, EKG 1 and EKG 2 core classes. Join our exceptional team known for quality care and excellent outcomes. Our Leaders deliver the support needed and work right alongside staff to provide a safe and efficient work environment. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of our staff.

Position Highlights

• Recognized Leader: St. Joseph's Health is CP Accredited and Stroke designated hospital

• Growth: Recently built unit with state of the art safety features

• Advancement: Generous tuition reimbursement and Leadership development programs

• Work/Life: Self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars

What you will do

• Emergency intervention and care of triaged patients to the appropriate setting.

• Care for and provide treatment modalities.

• Collaborative team approach with physicians, clinical affiliates, nursing, case managers, social work, EMS and unit support staff.

• Participate in community events to educate and promote health and wellness.

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.

• Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families under the leadership of an RN.

• Various work options and learning opportunities are available within the unit.

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 LPN licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.

• One year of clinical experience with medication administration preferred

• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

• Current BLS & CPR certifications

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.

Work Contact Group

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

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