Job description

In accordance with New York State Law, all healthcare workers in New York State, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities (LTCF), including nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate care settings, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

• Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients
• Demonstrates those behaviors which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Performs job duties under supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse
• Demonstrates a competent level of technical skill
• Makes recommendations in the application of the nursing process
• Participates in planning, and administers direct patient care
• Performs nursing procedures as defined in the nursing procedure manual
• Administers medication as defined in nursing policy
• Transcribes orders as necessary
• Carries out physicians and nursing orders
• Makes, reports and records observations on assigned patients
• Observes and reports any signs and symptoms of change in a patient’s condition to the appropriate person
• Participates in health teaching to patients and families
• Establishes an environment that promotes optimum physical and emotional comfort
• Contributes specified data to nursing data base
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies(Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

• Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
• Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
• Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
• Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate
• Behavior demonstrates an awareness of the goals of the Nursing Department
• Utilizes personnel Resources
• Adaptation to changing departmental needs reflects awareness of institutional needs
• Time management meets needs of unit/department
• Interprets hospital policy
• Recommends changes in nursing practice of practical nurses and policy through the appropriate leadership person or nursing committee
• Behavior and nursing actions are consistent with the policies of the Department of Nursing and
• the hospital
• Need for supplies and equipment necessary for carrying out the plan of care is identified and communicated to the appropriate person
• Organizational/Managerial
• Participates in the Nursing Department Quality Improvement Program/ activities
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
• Educational/Professional Development
• Participates in the development of other staff members
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Participates in patient care conferences
• Maintains nursing care standards through participation in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings
• Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate experiences
• Communication/Relationships
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
• Responsible to the leadership person of the unit
• Provides direction, assistance and support to auxiliary staff
• Participates in interdepartmental and intergroup communication to provide a continuity of patient care
• Participates in departmental committees
• Adheres to Continuum’s legal and ethical standards
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Documented previous work experience or educational preparation to support credentials.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31.12 - $31.12 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.11 - $31.12 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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