Licensed Practical Nurse-Institute for Advanced Medicine-Mount Sinai West-Full Time-Days

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Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse-Institute for Advanced Medicine-Mount Sinai West-Full Time-Days Position Summary: Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients. Demonstrates those behaviors which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse. A. Clinical/Technical/Service: Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric) - Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients - Demonstrates those behaviors which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse - Performs job duties under supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. - Demonstrates a competent level of approved skilled nursing care tasks and procedures using approved technical skills related to Vital signs, pulse oximetry, venipuncture, starting peripheral IVs only, urinary catheter insertion/catheter care; and simple dressings, remove/discontinue a peripheral line, EKGs.. - Administer IV fluids, provided completion of annual competency IV therapy training. - Monitors patients receiving blood and blood...