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Posted · 23.09.2026
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# Licensed Practical Nurse

Lewis County General Hospital

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in a County skilled nursing facility, County hospital, or school district and involves responsibility to provide routine sub-professional primary nursing care of patients in accordance with detailed and well-defined policies, rules and regulations.&nbsp; In the skilled nursing facility or County hospital, employees assist a Registered Professional Nurse in the care of patients.&nbsp; In a school district, employees assist either a School Nurse Teacher, Registered Professional Nurse (School) or School Physician in providing care to students and district employees.&nbsp; The work requires the understanding of and skill in routine nursing practices, but does not require the exercise of professional judgment called for in the position of Registered Professional Nurse.&nbsp; Supervision may be exercised over the work of Nursing Assistants.&nbsp; The work is performed under the supervision of either a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Physician.&nbsp; The incumbent does related work as required. &nbsp; TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: When assigned to skilled nursing facility or County hospital, the following applies: &nbsp; Assigns and supervises the work of the Nursing Assistants; May serve as charge nurse; Bathes patients and gives personal hygiene care; Writes reports at conclusion of shift and gives oral reports to changing shift; Processes records involved in the admission and discharge of patients; Takes blood pressure and temperature, notes the rate of pulse and respiration, and observes and records other signs and symptoms as directed; Collects specimens and assists in carrying out diagnostic procedures under direct supervision; Reassures patients, especially new admissions; Explains facility policies and answers questions; Inserts and irrigates catheters; Prepares medication trays, passes medications and gives injections as ordered by physician, after taking and passing medication course; Maintains records and charts of each resident under their care; Carries out uncomplicated therapeutic treatments such as giving enemas, and preparing and applying simple dressings; Makes rounds and checks critical patients; Fosters good relationships with patients and their families; Makes beds, cleans patients’ rooms and connecting lavatories, and performs other tasks designed to provide a suitable environment for patients. &nbsp; &nbsp; When assigned to a school district, the following applies: &nbsp; Provides routine primary sub-professional nursing care to students and district staff; Keeps attendance records, health records and related documents on students and employees of the school district; Provides emergency first aid treatment to students and staff following accidents or other incidents on school property; Completes health insurance forms for district employees; Notifies parents and family physician of accidents or other health problems of students; Collects excuses and contacts parents in questionable health cases of absences or tardiness; Arranges transportation for sick or injured students and employees to their homes, hospital or physician’s office; Administers medications as prescribed by a physician; Coordinates provision of nursing care activities with those of the school physician; Arranges for physicals and maintains health records for district employees; Maintains an inventory of health office supplies and equipment. &nbsp; FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: &nbsp; Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices; working knowledge of health care facility or health office sanitation and hygiene; ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed; ability to understand and accurately carry out detailed oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. &nbsp; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: &nbsp; Possession of a New York State temporary permit to practice or current valid New York State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Pay Range$27.88&mdash;$33.76 USD

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