Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Bassett Healthcare Network•City of Oneonta, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory Care Advanced provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician. The LPN functions as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. The LPN, Advanced, serves as a resource for other team members and is active in the orientation of new staff. May be required to make home visits. Directs and supervises patient care provided by other LPNs and support personnel according to department guidelines. Identifies practice problems and consistently seeks solutions through appropriate communication channels. Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient’s needs. Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately Evaluates health data to identify patient problems Implements and documents specified interventions Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures Mains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures Mains current licensure, certification, and competencies. Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor. Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy Provides to supervisor evidence of completion all required annual training and competency validation Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his/her area of practice. Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Graduation from a Practical Nursing program, required
Minimum 2 years' experience in relevant area of ambulatory practice, required
Current NYS LPN Licensure as a Practical Nurse or a valid interim permit, required
BLS certification with 6 months of hire, required
Additional credentials as determined by specific work unit required
Clinical Skills
Multi-Tasking
Interacting with People
Analysis & Evaluation
Take Initiative
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
Occasional climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
Frequent balancing, typing/ clerical/ dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, talking, walking
Constant fit testing

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician.
Functions as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Serves as a resource for other team members and is active in the orientation of new staff.
May be required to make home visits.
Directs and supervises patient care provided by other LPNs and support personnel according to department guidelines.
Identifies practice problems and consistently seeks solutions through appropriate communication channels.
Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient’s needs.
Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately.
Evaluates health data to identify patient problems.
Implements and documents specified interventions.
Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes.
Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
Maintains current licensure, certification, and competencies.
Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
Provides to supervisor evidence of completion all required annual training and competency validation.
Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his/her area of practice.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.