LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-OBGYN

Trinity Health•Albany, OR

6d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a busy OBGYN office at St. Peter's Health Partner's, located at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd Albany, NY. The role focuses on administering nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional, assisting with treatments and procedures, and adhering to established nursing plans of care, policies, and procedures to ensure safe, quality patient care.

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.