Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Cooperstown Cancer Treatment Center Clinic

Bassett Healthcare Network • Village of Cooperstown, NY

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory Care provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician. The LPN works as part of an interdisciplinary health care team and may be required to make home visits. Care is individualized to patient needs and provided in a manner that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights and is sensitive to patient diversity.

The role performs and documents point-of-care testing and quality control, maintains testing supplies and equipment according to laboratory procedures, and practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice. The position requires current licensure, certification, and competencies, as well as completion of unit credentialing and required annual training and competency validation.

This position is with the Cooperstown Cancer Treatment Center Clinic. Occasional travel may be required. The posted pay range is USD $24.74 to $37.10 per hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible full-time LPNs, subject to stated eligibility requirements and program terms.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Current New York State LPN license and registration as a Practical Nurse, or a valid interim permit.
• Obtain BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Clinical skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analysis and evaluation skills.
• Ability to take initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care individualized to patient needs.
• Collect and accurately record relevant patient health data.
• Evaluate health data to identify patient problems.
• Implement and document specified interventions.
• Identify deviations from expected patient outcomes.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Perform and document point-of-care testing and quality control according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintain and document testing reagents, supplies, and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
• Advocate for patients and ensure care preserves and protects their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensure patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and competencies.
• Provide proof of current BLS validation to the supervisor.
• Complete required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Provide the supervisor with evidence of completion of required annual training and competency validation.
• Practice within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of practice.
• Make home visits when required.
• Perform other duties as requested and observed by the supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with an employer match.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time LPNs, subject to eligibility requirements and program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed