Salary: 24.95-31.83 USD Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and Evenings Hours: Varied start times -Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm , 10:00am to 6:00pm and 11:00am to 7:00pm No Weekends No Holidays Summary: The Licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the discharge lounge is responsible for oversight of patients who have been transitioned from acute care and are currently awaiting transportation to their post hospital location. The LPN in this role is responsible for monitoring these patients, providing assistance with ADLs, administering needed medications, documentation and communication with patients and caregivers as well as the multidisciplinary care team under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE + Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing + Currently licensed and registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State + CPR validation and recertification in accordance to AHA standards KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position + Finger and hand dexterity to manipulate instruments and equipment + Ability to withstand some strenuous physical activity and stress + May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrete, etc. + May be exposed to communicable diseases + Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT + May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrete, etc. + May be exposed to communicable diseases + Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings REQNUMBER: 33959