LPN Long Term Care

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for long-term care on the night shift, with a schedule of 40 hours per week. Graduate Practical Nurses are welcome to apply. The role contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse, administers medications and monitors for adverse reactions, performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services, and educates patients and families about treatment plans, self-care, holistic health needs, available resources, and follow-up care. The LPN also promotes resident safety by identifying hazards and emergency situations and taking appropriate corrective action.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful, fast-paced environment. The LPN follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required. The hiring range is $25.48–$33.12 per hour, and the listed starting rate is $29.30 per hour. The posted pay range includes shift differentials: 10% for weekday evening shifts, 15% for weekday night shifts, 10% for weekend day shifts, and 21% for weekend evening and night shifts. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credential from the New York Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider credential obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to organize and set day-to-day priorities while applying critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish appropriate, effective rapport with others.
• Integrity, friendliness, compassion, flexibility, and initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment with minimal supervision.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction appropriately.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients and families about disease treatment plans, post-discharge self-care, holistic health needs, available resources, and follow-up care.
• Promote resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

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