Cardiology LPN II- outpatient - Amsterdam
Amsterdam, New York
The Licensed Practical Nurse II under the general supervision of a registered professional nurse, provides care for patients and families of any age regardless of gender.
- Shift and hours
- Days Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours), Days40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Cardiology - Amsterdam · Outpatient The Licensed Practical Nurse II under the general supervision of a registered professional nurse, provides care for patients and families of any age regardless of gender.Patients and families of any age regardless of gender
- License
- LPN licenseCurrent licensure in New York State or eligibility for limited permit to practice
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours), DaysFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current licensure in New York State or eligibility for limited permit to practice Current licensure in New York State or eligibility for limited permit to practice. Check your license
- Certification
- Current BLS Current BLS required.
- Education
- Graduation from an accredited LPN Program Graduation from an accredited LPN Program.
- Also asks
- Documentation of successful completion of pharmacology course required, either through basic program or other approved coursework Documentation of successful completion of pharmacology course required, either through basic program or other approved coursework.
What it pays
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- Pay based on experience, skills, and education Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
- Pay reviews
- FLSA-exempt positions paid within base salary equivalent of stated hourly rates Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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- Pay range may vary based on location The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Participate in assessment process by collecting information and reporting to RN Participate in the assessment process by collecting information and reporting to the Registered Nurse.
- Day to day
- Assist the RN in formulating care plan Assist the Registered Nurse in the formulation of the meaningful plan of care.
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- Provide patient progress updates to RN for care plan revision Provides information on patient progress to RN in order to have input into plan of care revision.
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- Monitor patient nutrition and fluid balance Monitor patient nutrition and fluid balance.
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- Provide emotional support to patient and family Provides emotional support to the patient and family.
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- Proficient use of hospital information system Proficient in the use of the Hospital information system.
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- Administer medication within Nurse Practice Act limits, excluding direct IV push and IV bolus
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- Administer secondary IVs and medicated IV solutions after first dose administered by RN and monitor side effects
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- Document medications and IV administration according to policy Documents medications and IV administration according to policy.
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- Notify RN of medication orders LPNs are not permitted to administer Notifies the RN of orders for any medication, which Licensed Practical Nurses are not permitted to administer.
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- Monitor patient safety per PCP and hospital policy Monitors patient safety as outlined in PCP and hospital policy.
The workplace
- Hiring contact
- Questions? Connect with a recruiter at: recruitment@ellismedicine.org
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
About this role
Ellis Medicine has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings!
The Licensed Practical Nurse II under the general supervision of a registered professional nurse, provides care for patients and families of any age regardless of gender. Through the provision of basic patient care, the LPN II participates in the restorative, health maintenance and wellness plan defined by a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the assessment process by collecting information and reporting to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in the formulation of the meaningful plan of care.
- Provides information on patient progress to RN in order to have input into plan of care revision.
- Monitor patient nutrition and fluid balance.
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- Provides emotional support to the patient and family.
- Proficient in the use of the Hospital information system.
- Administers medication within the confines of the Nurse Practice Act, does not administer any medication (except saline flushes) by direct IV push technique or administer an IV bolus for plasma volume expansion.
- Administers mini-bags/bottles/ intermittent IV’s and IV solutions with medication only after the first dose has been administered by a RN the first does being defined as a new solution, new medication or changes in dosage of a medication. Observes for signs and symptoms of expected action, side effects and toxic effects of medication and reports to the RN
- Documents medications and IV administration according to policy.
- Notifies the RN of orders for any medication, which Licensed Practical Nurses are not permitted to administer.
- Monitors patient safety as outlined in PCP and hospital policy.
Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.
Salary Range: $24.75-36.53 /hour 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.
Location: Cardiology - Amsterdam
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Requirements
Graduation from an accredited LPN Program. Current licensure in New York State or eligibility for limited permit to practice. Documentation of successful completion of pharmacology course required, either through basic program or other approved coursework. Current BLS required.
Schedule
Full Time (40 Hours), Days
What's around it?
Amsterdam, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,006/mo
- Household income
- $56,178/yr, all local households, not nurse pay