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Health Careers Nursing at Al Pomerantz Community Based Placement Coordinator (585) 526-4658. PROVIDE patient care recording vital signs administer medications observe and examine patients. Perform Other Duties follow physicians' orders Consulting With Patients Families Communities.
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Health CareersNursingatAl PomerantzCommunity Based Placement Coordinator(585) 526-4658
PROVIDE patient care recording vital signs administer medications observe and examine patients Perform Other Duties follow physicians' orders Consulting With Patients Families Communities NURSES
Types of Nurses HCA - Home Care Aides CNA - Certified Nurses' Aide LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse RN - Registered Nurse
The “Baby Boomers” Are Aging- They Are Living Longer + Needing More * Preventative and Long-term Care * Nursing Homes * Home Care Aides Demand for Nurses Growing Faster Than All Other Occupations
Hospitals Nursing Homes HMOs and PPOs Physician OfficesSchools & Daycare Specialty Providers Home Care Services Life Insurance Companies Places of Opportunity
Job Titles and Descriptions Home Health Aide • Help Elderly, Disabled, and Ill Persons • Live in Their Own Homes • Residential Care Facilities
Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d Nurses' Aide • Work Under the Direction of Nursing or Medical Staff • Provide to Care for Patients • Answering Patient's Call Bell • Serve and Collect Food Trays • Feed Patients • Make Beds
Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) • Under the Direction of Doctors and Registered Nurses • Care for the • Sick • Injured • Convalescent • Disabled
Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d Registered Nurse (RN) • Promote Health and Prevent Disease • Help Patients Cope With Illness • Health Educator • Monitor & Record Progress in Patients • Assist Physicians • Administer Medications • Assist in Convalescence and Rehabilitation.
Home Health Care $18,000 to $20,000 usually no benefits. Nursing Assistant $20,000 to $25,000 LPN $25,000 to $40,000 RN $40,000 to $50,000 flexible work schedules, childcare, educational benefits, and bonuses. Wages and Benefits.
If You Answer “Yes” to Any of These;You May Have What It Takes? + Are You Compassionate? + Do You Like to Help People? + Have you enjoyed doing First Aid? + Do You Like Science, Biology and Physiology? + Would You Like Work with Medical Equipment?
National Companies www.cardinalhealthsystem.org www.uhc.com www.aetna.com
Love and Hate Tips + Lots of Training + Lots of Personal Dedication + Stamina, Patience, and an Empathy for the Sick and Elderly + Not for the Weak Stomached + The Sight of Blood - Shouldn't Make You Feel Faint
High School Preparation • Volunteer Services • Hospitals • First Aid Squads • Nursing Homes • Youth Organizations • Classes • Math • Science • Health • Biology • Health Careers BOCES • New Visions BOCES Note: If you have an IEP/504 Plan visit http://www.jan.wvu.edu for guidance in your career choice.
Work Based Learning Opportunities • through • Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES • Eberhart Center - Canadaigua • The Homestead - Penn Yan • Ontario County Health Facility - Canandaigua
Post Secondary 1-2 year Finger Lakes Community College - Department of Nursing A.A.S. Nursing www.flcc.edu/academics/nursing
Post Secondary 4 Year • Saint John Fisher College - Department of Nursing • Baccalaureate Degree Program for: • Students entering college from high school who have selected nursing as a career
Area Employers • Certificates and 2 Year Degrees • Visiting Nurse Service of the Finger Lakes • Via Health System • Ontario Health Facility • The Homestead Nursing Home • Health Works • 4 Year Degree • Via Health System • Clifton Springs Hospital • Strong Health System • Ontario Health Facility • Health Works
For More Information Contact • Your home school Counselor • Ms. Goff Vocational Counselor • (585) 526-4561 • Ms. Keller Health Careers Instructor • (585) 526-4561 • Mr. Pomerantz Work Based Learning Coordinator • (585) 526-4658