Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Health - 4 day work week option!
About The Position
This is a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position in a provider office, offering a 4-day work week with 10-hour day shifts. The role is located at 2 Empire Drive, East Greenbush. The LPN administers nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional, assists with treatments and procedures, and carries out selected duties within the framework of the established nursing plan of care. The position emphasizes quality of life, advancement opportunities with a strong orientation program and tuition allowance, and a Monday-Friday office hours work/life balance.
Requirements
- A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
- Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing.
- High School diploma / GED required
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Consistently takes accurate vital signs.
- Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
- Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately.
- Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care.
- Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines.
- Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities.
- Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care.
- Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
- Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care.
- Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age related requirements.
- Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
- Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area.
- Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments.
- Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments.
Benefits
- Generous tuition allowance
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
