Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN - New Schenectady Primary Care Office

Trinity Health • Schenectady, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional. The LPN 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 care. This full-time position is in the Internal Medicine practice at the new Schenectady Primary Care Office. It will be located temporarily at 731 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, until the new office at 624 McClellan St, Schenectady is built. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

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 concerning the plan of care.
• Suggest referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Follow protocols or clinical guidelines when establishing 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 that accounts for 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.
• Function 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED