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Description Licensed Practical Nurse - Urgent Care - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai - Full Time, Various Shifts Participates in the application of the nursing process to an assigned group of patients. Demonstrates those behaviors which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment, and technical skills of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsibilities Performs job duties under supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse Demonstrates a competent level of technical skill Makes recommendations in the application of the nursing process Participates in planning, and administers direct patient care Performs nursing procedures as defined in the nursing procedure manual Administers medication as defined in nursing policy Transcribes orders as necessary Carries out physicians and nursing orders Makes, reports and records observations on assigned patients Observes and reports any signs and symptoms of change in a patient's condition to the appropriate person Participates in health teaching to patients and families Establishes an environment that promotes optimum physical and emotional comfort Contributes ...