Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

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.

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse CLASSIFICATION:

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.

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: Compassion through our kindness, concern and genuine caring, Reverence in

honoring the dignity of the human spirit, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being and speaking the

truth.

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CAREGUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Caring and healing practices are found in relationships, communication and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their

care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver.

Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are

consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety and education.

Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability and continuity of care and respect for

co-workers.

Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network

helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph’s.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN,

physician, or other authorized health care provider. There is no independent component to the LPN role.

The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of a LPN as “performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding,

health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or

licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the

commissioner’s regulations.”

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses holding a current licensure or temporary permit from the State of New

York.

Participates in orientation and continuing education, updating and maintaining knowledge and skills related to specific areas of

expertise.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current BLS/CPR certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Clinical setting – Exposure Class I – Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium work: Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. Will require the ability to

stand, walk, sit, bend, twist squat and reach.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

Registered Nurses, physician, or other authorized health care provider.

SUPERVISES:

LPN’s, nursing assistants, and other unlicensed personnel

CAREER PATH:

Level II status upon completion of a medical administration course.

RN upon graduation from accredited school for registered nurses

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.