Travel LPN / LVN - $1,872 per week
Company: Trinity Health FirstChoice
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel
job in Albany, New York. Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: LPN / LVN
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelLPN/LVN EOW Contributes to the delivery
of patient-centered care through the effective implementation of
specific aspects of the nursing process considering age specific,
maturational, cultural and spiritual needs. The care rendered to
assigned patients is congruent with the education and licensure of
the LPN and is under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrates unit/area designated competencies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs specific nursing interventions as
delegated by the Registered Nurse in an effort to identify and
attain treatment goals.2. Obtains necessary clinical data from
patient, family, or significant other.3. Uses interdisciplinary
plan of care as the framework for care rendered (including the
administration of medications).4. All duties and skills of the PCT
job description.5. Examples of functions that may be delegated by
the Registered Nurse are listed below in (6)-(14):6. Administers
medications to patients orally, rectally, intra-muscularly, or
subcutaneously.7. Monitors effects of medications; records
medications given and patients' reactions.8. Venipuncture, blood
cultures, bleeding times.9. Blood specimens from venipuncture,
intermittent infusion devices (e.g. heplocks, saline locks).10.
Start, prime, disconnect IV lines and may regulate dripping.11.
Tracheal suctioning, NMTs, routine oxygen therapy, pulse
oximetry.12. Flush intermittent infusion devices (e.g. heplocks,
saline locks) as a function of blood drawing.13. Insertion and
discontinuation of indwelling urinary catheterization and
intermittent clean catheterization.14. Neurovascular checks.15.
Neurologic checks.16. Responds to patient requests in a timely
fashion.17. Always introduces self and explains patient care
role.18. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of policy and
procedures. Participates in unit activities to improve quality
care.19. Answer phones.20. Maintain clean environment for patient
visitors and fellow associates.21. Seeks ongoing learning
experiences in order to keep current with practice and promote
self-growth.22. Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies
according to procedures, and assure adequate supplies.23. Completes
other duties as assigned.24. Maintains good rapport and cooperative
relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps
to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their
resolution.25. Maintains the confidentiality of information
acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and
visitors to Trinity Health facilities. Discusses patient and
hospital information only among appropriate personnel in
appropriately private places.26. Behaves in accordance with the
Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission,
Vision and Values of Trinity Health.27. Assumes responsibility for
performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure
personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all
preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to
management.OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Participates in
or contributes to nursing or hospital research projects by
assisting with data collection, supporting the patient in his/her
decision to participate.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREEducation:
Requires high school diploma or equivalent and one year of
specialized nursing education. Experience: 2 years as an
LPNCertification/Licensure: Requires active license to practice as
LPNREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES1. Ability to apply nursing
techniques within defined responsibilities to meet patient and
family needs.2. Awareness of the New York State Nurse Practice Act,
the role of LPN's and relationship to RN's.3. Interpersonal skills
necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, and
coworkers.4. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to
detail for over 50% of work time.5. Ability to walk and stand for
approximately 51% to 80% of work time.6. Ability to lift, turn, and
position patients frequently.What's in it for you?Flexible
SchedulingPremium PayVariety of Practice SettingsLearning
OpportunitiesMinimum CommitmentOnline Self-SchedulingView more from
one of our nursing colleagues: For more information, Text "Choice"
to 60184Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity 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.Trinity Health FirstChoice Job ID . Pay package is based
on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Trinity Health
FirstChoice Premium pay
FirstChoice offers a rewarding career with significant p remium pay
and flexible scheduling to fit your life. FirstChoice h ealthcare
travel professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or
unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open
due to an extended leave-of-absence. You'll get to experience a
variety of practice settings while traveling within your local
region or traveling nationally - your choice!
Healthcare travel professionals, join us in caring for our
community, we can't do it without you. FirstChoice exclusively
supports facilities within the Trinity Health system meaning you
will have a consistent experience between job sites. Your training
at one site will apply to other sites within the region and will
minimize the time you are spending outside of patient care. We
understand that there has been a fundamental shift in the nursing
position in recent years and like any other employee, nurses want
more options and flexibility in their careers. FirstChoice provides
you with both along with the comfort and security of one
employer.
Benefits of Being a FirstChoice healthcare travel professional:
- Premium pay
- Choose your own travel adventure-work in a variety of practice
settings
- Wide range of assignments available
- Housing and meal stipend
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements of a FirstChoice Nurse:
- Registered nurse with a license in the state(s) you will
work
- Minimum of 2 years, depending on specialty area
- Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health
facility
Trinity Health is a leading not-for-profit Catholic health system
with 92 hospitals and hundreds of primary, specialty and continuing
care centers across the United States. Benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Discount program
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