*Description* Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse in the acute care setting provides care to patients and is responsible for performing designated tasks and responsibilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The licensed practical nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family. Education and Experience Requirements: ·Completion of state approved Licensed Practical Nurse program ·1-2 years recent nursing experience preferred Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: ·Basic Computer Skills ·Critical thinking skills Prefer experience in a clinical setting ·Basic knowledge in EMR documentation systems License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: ·Current and unobstructed New York State Licensed Practical Nurse License (NY Hospitals) ·Current and unobstructed Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse License (CT Hospitals) ·Current American Heart Association Training - BLS Required for all Nursing positions Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1219 Department: Nursing Float Pool Exempt: No Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.