Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Department – Full Time Baylor Program

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: United States
Company Name: St. Joseph's Health

Company Overview

St. Joseph’s Health, a member of Trinity Health, is non-profit health care system based in Syracuse, NY. St. Joseph’s has been an innovative leader in health care since our founding in 1869 as the first hospital open to the public in the city of Syracuse. Offering primary, specialty and home care, an award-winning hospital, and collaboration with community partners, St. Joseph’s Health advances the well-being of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. St. Joseph’s is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention according to Healthgrades. It is ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, a designated Stroke Center and a U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital.” St. Joseph’s Health is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians.
Description:

This is a full-time weekend only opportunity. Baylor program LPN’s are scheduled Friday-Sunday and receive a higher hourly pay rate.

Baylor Program Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Room

Our Emergency Department is a fast paced team of interdisciplinary professionals ready to promote and restore health to all who enter. Divided into four major zones with waiting area, registration area and triage area, we efficiently provide care for all specialties and all ages. Our call ahead program is the first in this area to provide an opportunity for scheduled evaluation times. The Emergency Department offers LPN’s the opportunity for a wide variety of patient experiences from minor injuries in our Speed Unit, to Cardiac Arrest and Trauma. We offer flexible scheduling. Our goal is to provide consistent, excellent care to all patients. If you are looking for an exciting career, this is your opportunity.

Position Highlights

  • Recognized Leader: First and longest running Magnet Designated Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff. St. Joseph’s Health is CP Accredited and Stroke designated hospital.
  • Growth: Recently built unit with state of the art safety features
  • Advancement: Generous tuition reimbursement and Leadership development programs
  • Work/Life: Self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars

What You Will Do

  • Emergency intervention and care of triaged patients to the appropriate setting.
  • Care for and provide treatment modalities.
  • Collaborative team approach with physicians, clinical affiliates, nursing, case managers, social work, EMS and unit support staff.
  • Participate in community events to educate and promote health and wellness.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
  • Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families under the leadership of an RN.
  • Various work options and learning opportunities are available within the unit.

Mission Statement

  • We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

  • To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

  • In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current LPN licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
  • One year of clinical experience with medication administration preferred
  • Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
  • Current BLS & CPR certifications

Work Environment And Hazards

  • Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

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