LPN - Urgent Care (Part-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•City of Glens Falls, NY

18h

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 pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. The LPN administers care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse or medical provider. The proposed schedule is 24 hours per week, with shifts varying based on the Health Center’s operating hours, including evening hours and shifts every third weekend.

Requirements

Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in New York State.
Certificate from an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to travel throughout the Network.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently as well as 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 that continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
Use data to continuously 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.
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.
Complete accurate and timely documentation 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 the patient's needs.
Perform ordered point-of-care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and document it properly.
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 assigned health center daily, weekly, or monthly tasks.
Ensure medical equipment operates by following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.