Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Practice
About The Position
St. Peter's Health Partners is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Family Medicine provider office at 1 Tallowood Drive in Clifton Park. The LPN administers nursing care under the direction of a Registered Professional, assists with treatments and procedures, and performs selected duties within the established nursing plan of care. The role follows nursing policies, procedures, and standards to provide safe, quality patient care. The position offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule during office hours. The organization describes a strong orientation program, tuition allowance, and career development opportunities. Pay is $26.90–$35.40 per hour, with the amount based on experience, skills, education, and potentially location.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Take accurate vital signs.
- Collect routine patient data according to protocols or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
- Recognize high-risk situations and report them appropriately.
- Confer routinely with the clinical supervisor about the plan of care.
- Suggest referrals to other disciplines.
- Use protocols or clinical guidelines to establish workflow priorities.
- Demonstrate acceptable technical skills in providing care.
- Follow standards of care, established protocols, and clinical guidelines when providing patient care.
- Follow infection-control policies when administering care.
- Provide patient care in consideration of age-related requirements.
- Reinforce patient and family teaching.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.
- Accurately transcribe physician orders.
- Use computer skills relevant to the care area.
- Demonstrate initiative and flexibility with assignments.
- Work as a team member in carrying out assignments.
- Assist with treatments and procedures and carry out selected duties within the established nursing plan of care.
Benefits
- Strong orientation program
- Tuition allowance
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
