Job Description

Sign‐On Incentives:

Up to a $10,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assignments within scope of practice to maximize patient experience and ensure patient safety.
• Promotes and facilitates the compliance and understanding of Joint Commission, NYS DOH, Infection Control and all regulatory standards.
• Under the direction of a provider or RN, educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy.
• Maintains CLIA Waived Lab standards and performs CLIA Waived Lab testing and proficiency validations according to regulatory standards. Includes tri annual AAFP Lab Proficiency testing, lab quality controls and lab credentialing if required by department.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, reviews PI data and assists in the development of Performance Improvement plans.
• Participates in educational opportunities

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Graduated an accredited school of Practical Nursing
• Current New York State Practical Nurse License or Permit

Preferred:

• Experience working in critical care or hospital environment

• Basic Skills Certifications (CPR)

Work Environment

• The work is usually performed in an office setting. Occasionally, there may be exposure to the risks and hazards of work environments and conditions requiring special safety precautions and clothing.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable

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