**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** Variable hours between 5:00a and 8:30p occasional Saturday between 6:00a and 2:00p. no night/holidays. orientation would be 8 weeks 32 hours per week. Our Surgical Access Unit 1-1 provides preoperative, post anesthesia, and procedural outpatient care. Our nurses achieve competency in astute assessment and management of patients who have undergone surgery or procedures with anesthesia and moderate sedation. The consistent goal is to provide seamless care with the surgical services team. Specialized training includes admission assessment, pre op preparation, IV and phlebotomy skills and phase 2 recovery. 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. 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." **Details:** Position Highlights: Varying shifts, weekend and holiday rotations. + Recognized Leader: Only Magnet Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff. + Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice. + Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the interprofessional care team. + Advancement: Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance. + Work/Life: Flexible self-scheduling options to balance your work/life and school calendars. + Clinical Ladder to recognize advancement with medication administration. What you will do: + Therapeutic nursing interventions under the supervision and direction of the RN for daily care, tube feeds, dressing changes and more. + Medication administration upon completion of medication course. + Documentation using the EPIC system. + Collaborative team approach: with interprofessional team of registered nurses, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care and pharmacy. Responsibilities: + Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. + Utilizing the Nursing Process is involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families. Career Path: + Clinical ladder advancement with completion of medication administration course. + Career advancement to preceptor and Registered Nurse. 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. Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure: + Graduation from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York. + Maintains current BLS/CPR. + Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Work Environment and Hazards: + Clinical setting. Exposure Class I Physical Demands: + Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach. Work Contact Group: + All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies. Supervised By: + Registered Nurse, Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration. Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.95 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. 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. EOE including disability/veteran