LPN (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•Plattsburgh, NY

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides age-appropriate, population-specific patient care in a professional, compassionate, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner while embracing the organization’s Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity, and Sustainability in pursuit of its Mission and Vision. The LPN administers care under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse or medical provider. The proposed schedule is 40 hours per week, with shifts varying according to Health Center operating hours. Shifts include evenings and an occasional Saturday morning rotation. Operating hours are Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. The pay rate is $30.56 per hour.

Requirements

Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in New York State.
Certificate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to travel throughout the Network.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 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 patients, families, and other care providers.
Provide safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, evidence-based direct and indirect care.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Prepare patients for encounters by following established protocols.
Demonstrate competence in the clinical skill set.
Follow proper medication and vaccine management processes.
Reconcile medication lists and prepare prescription renewals.
Document completely, accurately, and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Respond to patient phone calls and engage a 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.
Provide guidance 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 operates by following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.