LPN Physician Practice - Cambridge Health Center (Full-Time)(Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time & Part-Time Positions, Shift-Differentials)

Glens Falls Hospital • Cambridge, NY

95d • $28 - $35

About The Position

Utilize the nursing process for administering care of both well patients and those with health problems in an outpatient setting. Provide safe, pleasant, environment for patient care. Functions as member of health care team in a cooperative manner and participates in the development, implementation, on-going evaluation and revision of nursing procedures. Demonstrates awareness of risk factors associated with: age, size, sensory perception, motor function, and medications.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program
• Maintain competency in professional nursing practices
• Current license and registration to practice Practical Nursing in New York State
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population in areas in which they work
• Current license and registration to practice Nursing in New York State
• Infection Control
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Documentation of all patient care is required
• Prepare patient by collecting and sharing data; blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, height/weight, Date of LMP, general history and chief complaint and identifies need for medication refills
• Collection of JCAHO required data elements, such as domestic violence, pain, and forms completion
• Assists and/or prepares patients for surgical procedures, tests, treatments and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
• Assists the health care provider in determining current and potential needs and/or problems with the patient
• Document all patient assessment elements obtained
• Participates in the development, implementation, on-going evaluation and revision of nursing procedures
• Assists in the evaluation of supplies, equipment, and facilities

Benefits

• Valuable and competitive benefits offerings available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees