Job Requisition: REQ2545

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Evenings

Hours Per Week: 32 Hours/week

Hiring Range : $25.48- $33.12

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

• Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.

• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

• Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s): • BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.