Graduate Practical Nurse

We operate a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital and a complete stroke center. Magnet designation has been held at the flagship hospital for over a decade.

Role overview:

Looking for a Graduate Practical Nurse who knows long-term care and can run a med pass without cutting corners. This position is on site in Ithaca.

Main duties:

• Supervise CNAs on the assigned hall and help with ADLs when needed.
• Process new physician orders and transcribe them accurately.
• Respond to falls and emergencies and start CPR when needed.
• Take and record vital signs, weights and blood glucose checks.
• Pass scheduled and PRN medications, including insulin and controlled substances, and document in the eMAR.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report to the RN supervisor and physician.
• Participate in care plan meetings with residents and families.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of long-term care or clinic experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN or LVN license in New York in good standing.
• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test.
• IV certification, or willingness to complete it within 90 days.

Preferred:

• Previous charge nurse experience.
• Dementia care training.
• Wound care certification (WCC)

Schedule: PRN, flexible, minimum two shifts per month

Starting pay: $20.00 - $23.50 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Health insurance.

First Coast Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at First Coast Regional Medical Center.