Licensed Practical Nurse - Herkimer, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1498419
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
Vocational Degree
Experience Required :
none
Salary :
$25.65 + hourly
Duration :
Part Time Regular
Shift :
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
NY1498419
Licensed Practical Nurse.
Part-time for the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office at the Herkimer County Correctional Facility.
Pay: $25.65/hour.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves the routine care of Incarcerated Individuals in accordance with a detailed and well-defined patient care plan under direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assignments concerning Incarcerated Individual care are given specifically with limited leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgement. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
* Preparing and applying simple dressings and administering certain medications in accordance with established policy;
* Assists in the implementation of the nursing care plan;
* Collects specimens and assists in carrying out diagnostic procedures under supervision;
* Assists in the admission and discharge of Incarcerated Individuals;
* Cares for equipment used in the care of Incarcerated Individuals.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices; working knowledge of medical sanitation and hygiene; ability to carry out therapeutic treatments prescribed; ability to understand and carry out exactly detailed oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with others; cheerfulness; good moral character; patience; emotional stability; physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a course of study approved by the State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Possession of license at time of appointment.
TO APPLY:
Contact Scott Leskovar, Undersheriff, by email at sleskovar@herkimercounty.org or by mail at Herkimer County Sheriff's Department,320 N. Main Street, Ste. 2900, Herkimer, NY 13350, For more information call 315-867-1289.
Company Information
Name :
Herkimer County Sheriff
Application Information
Email :
Apply by mail :
Attn: Scott Leskovar
320 N. Main Street
Suite 2900
Herkimer, NY 13350
US
320 N. Main Street
Suite 2900
Herkimer, NY 13350
US
By Phone :
Call Scott Leskovar at 3158671289
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