LPN Physician Practice - Neurology

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Utilize the nursing process for administering care of both well patients and those with health problems in an outpatient setting. Functions as a member of the health care team in a cooperative manner, participating 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
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to complete tasks in efficient/timely manner
• Ability to provide required nursing care under the direction of the medical provider
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with personnel, patients, and medical providers
• Ability to work effectively, in both cooperative and independent situations under the directions of the medical provider
• Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in patient care emergencies
• Ability to seek and utilize nursing resources
• Responsibility for nursing self-development and keeping current with advances in nursing knowledge and techniques

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree