Job Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and utilizing the nursing process, provides care to patients in accordance with their developmental needs, following the standards of the Department of Nursing and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Core Job Responsibilities
1. Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to use the nursing process in the delivery of safe, effective and appropriate patient care.
2. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to meet patient learning needs.
3. Communicates effectively addressing legal and ethical issues.
4. Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and actions in order to provide care and make decisions for assigned patients.
5. Demonstrates professional behavior.
6. Performs job related responsibilities and presents self in a professional manner.
7. Adheres to established safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
-Current New York State Practical Nursing Registration.
-CPR Certification.
-Meets Unit Specific requirements.
-Meets attendance requirements per hospital policy.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
