Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
1. Obtains patient histories and medical information. 2. Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures. Assesses, reports, and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens. 3. Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Reports observations. 4. Prepares examining rooms. Selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment. 5. Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients. 6. Responds to medical emergencies. Records patient information. 7. Prepares patients for continuing care after treatment. 8. May instruct other LPNs. May serve as a source of information on nursing matters pertaining to section. May administer medications under direction and authority of professional medical staff person. 9. Schedules and coordinates patient and test appointments. 10. Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities.
Required Skill/ability 1: The LPN will provide routine clinical care for plastics surgery patients. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and develop strong relationships with patients and their families.
Required Skill/ability 2: Skilled in executing a board range of nursing procedures, including wound care, medication administration and health assessments.
Required Skill/ability 3: Epic Knowledge: i.e inbasket pools, mychart,, etc, surgical triage excellent written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
University Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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