Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse-OBGYN
About The Position
St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its OBGYN office at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd in Albany, New York. The LPN administers nursing care under the direction of a Registered Professional, assists with treatments and procedures, and performs selected duties within the established nursing plan of care. The role follows nursing policies, procedures, and standards to provide safe, quality patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. The stated pay range is $26.90–$35.40; pay depends on experience, skills, education, and may vary by location. The organization describes its offering as combining career opportunities with quality of life, and highlights an orientation program, tuition allowance, and career development. St. Peter's Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Take accurate vital signs.
- Collect routine patient data according to protocols or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
- Recognize high-risk situations and report them appropriately.
- Confer routinely with the clinical supervisor about the plan of care.
- Suggest referrals to other disciplines.
- Follow protocols or clinical guidelines when establishing workflow priorities.
- Demonstrate acceptable technical skills in providing care.
- Follow standards of care, established protocols, and clinical guidelines when providing patient care.
- Follow infection control policies when administering care.
- Provide patient care in consideration of age-related requirements.
- Reinforce patient and family teaching.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
- Accurately transcribe physician orders.
- Use computer skills relevant to the care area.
- Demonstrate initiative and flexibility with assignments.
- Work as a team member in carrying out assignments.
- Assist with treatments and procedures and carry out selected duties within the established nursing plan of care.
Benefits
- Strong orientation program.
- Tuition allowance.
- Career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
