Job Title: Hospital LPN 

Department: Med/Surg/Detox                   

Location:  Gouverneur Hospital                        

Hours Per Week: Per Diem 

Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts                           

SUMMARY: The licensed practical nurse performs 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 licensed health care provider. 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collects patient data related to patient and family needs 

• Performs tasks related to the comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family. 

• Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care according to nursing standards of practice. 

• Responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes. 

• Performs tasks related to discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care. 

• Supervise unlicensed team members in the delivery of care. 

• Provides world class customer service to patients and families. 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program 

• Current, unrestricted New York State licensed practical nurse license. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One year of post-licensure practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.

UNION:

1199 SEIU (GH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$30.16 - $42.30

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.