Oneida Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Emergency Department. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse will provide patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team, ensuring the highest levels of patient safety and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate care and treatment to patients with a customer service attitude.
- Collect and record patient data with keen observation.
- Seek assistance from RN when needed in patient care.
- Work efficiently, demonstrating a proactive approach to unit situations.
- Address the needs of patients, family members, co-workers, and the department.
- Demonstrate strong computer skills.
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients, following infection prevention techniques according to hospital standards.
Education:
- Associate Degree (Preferred).
License and Certifications:
- New York LPN (Required).
- BLS/CPR (Preferred).
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in a medical office setting (Preferred).
Professional Skills and Abilities:
- Strong commitment to patient safety and experience.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent observational and communication skills.
- Proficient in computer skills.
- Familiarity with infection prevention techniques.
- Compassionate care provider with a customer service attitude.
- Proactive approach to addressing patient and department needs.
- Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift objects weighing 45 pounds or over.
- Skill in carrying heavy items weighing 45 pounds or over.
- Demonstrated ability to pull objects as required.
- Competence in pushing objects as needed.
- Capability to reach above shoulder level to accomplish tasks.
- Proficient in performing tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
- Ability to walk for approximately 3.5 hours per day during work shifts.
- Capacity to stand for approximately 2.5 hours per day to fulfill job duties.
- Competence in sitting for approximately 2 hours per day during breaks or administrative tasks.
- Capability to kneel as necessary to complete job requirements.
- Proficiency in performing repeated bending motions as needed.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles.
Skills Required
- New York Licensed Practical Nurse license
- Associate degree
- Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
- One year of experience in a medical office setting
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 45 pounds or more
- Ability to perform standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and fine motor tasks
- Ability to operate motor vehicles
What We Do
Oneida Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to providing high-quality, progressive, and comprehensive health care services for the greater Oneida area and surrounding communities. Operated by Oneida Health Systems, Inc., the organization includes a 101-bed acute care hospital, emergency department, surgery center, and a 160-bed extended-care and short-term rehab facility, along with various specialty care offices and diagnostic services.
