LPN - Urgent Care (Part-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides age-appropriate, population-specific patient care in a professional, compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity, and Sustainability in pursuit of the HHHN Mission and Vision. The LPN administers care under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse or medical provider. The position is part-time, proposed at 24 hours per week. Shifts vary based on the Health Center’s operating hours and include evening hours and shifts every third weekend. The pay rate is $30.56 per hour. The position requires travel throughout the Network.

Requirements

Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in New York State.
Certificate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
Ability to travel throughout the Network.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with staff and other departments to develop strategies for continuously improving quality of care and the patient experience.
Use data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
Provide safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, evidence-based direct and indirect care.
Adhere to infection control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
Prepare patients for encounters by following established protocols and demonstrate competence in the clinical skill set.
Follow proper medication and vaccine management processes.
Reconcile medication lists and prepare prescription renewals.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Respond to patient phone calls and engage the provider or RN appropriately.
Reinforce patient and family education plans that meet patient needs.
Perform ordered point-of-care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection and proper documentation.
Assist with patient encounter flow and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the supervisor.
Guide and mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
Attend meetings and serve on organization committees.
Assist the supervisor with compliance and staff development duties.
Assist with inventory and receipt of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
Complete health center daily, weekly, or monthly tasks as assigned.
Ensure medical equipment operation by following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.