<p>Description</p> <p>At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.</p> <p>Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.</p> <p>Our accolades include:</p> <ul> <li>U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital </li><li>Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals </li><li>Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence </li></ul> <p>At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone's well-being is truly heartfelt.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in a team model under the direction of an RN. This position will assist with the treatment, primarily of lower acuity patients, in triage, and in other areas. Primarily focused on general ADL's, treatment, medicating, intravenous access and other clinical components.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing- 40%</p> </li><li> <p>Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.-15%</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient-15%</p> </li><li> <p>Verifies, prepares and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients-10%</p> </li><li> <p>Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans and glucoscans etc. as necessary. Collects urinary specimens.-5%</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients.- 5%</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work. Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy and understanding Participates in interdisciplinary conferences- 2%</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education and self development-2%</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains clinical competency to support evidence based care- 2%</p> </li><li> <p>Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes-2%</p> </li><li> <p>Attends staff and departmental meetings as needed- 1%</p> </li><li> <p>maintains current licensing and certification requirements- 1%</p> </li></ol> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>High School Graduate or Equivalent</p> <ul> <li>NYS Licensed Practical Nurse </li><li>Basic Life Support certification </li><li>Minimum of 1-2 years of recent nursing experience </li><li>Acute care nursing experience preferred </li><li>Advanced Care Life Support preferred </li><li>Pediatric Advanced Care Life Support preferred </li></ul> <p>With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity</p> <p>Occupational: Some occupational risk</p> <p>Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force</p> <p>Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions</p> <p>Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center</p> <p>Org Unit: 972</p> <p>Department: Emergency Department</p> <p>Exempt: No</p> <p>Hourly Rate: $24.58-$50.63</p> <p>Additional Salary Detail</p> <p>The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).</p> <p>Share: Share with Email Share on Twittershare to twitter Share on Facebookshare to facebook Share on LinkedInshare to linkedin</p>