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About the Role
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be an important member of the patient care team. You will utilize the nursing process for administering care of both well patients and those with health problems in an outpatient setting. The Physician Practice team works with community agencies and resources in order to promote, restore, and maintain optimal health for patients and families in the surrounding area.
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.
- Demonstrates awareness of risk factors associated with: age, size, sensory perception, motor function, and medications.
- Assists in the evaluation of supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program
- Current license and registration to practice Practical Nursing in New York State
- Infection Control
- BLS Certification (can be obtained at time of hire).
- Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations and complete tasks in efficient/timely manner
- Ability to provide required nursing care under the direction of the medical provider
- Ability to communicate/work effectively, verbally and in writing with personnel, patients, and medical providers
- Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in patient care emergencies utilizing nursing resources
- Responsibility for nursing self-development and keeping current with advances in nursing knowledge and techniques
Skills
- 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/work effectively, verbally and in writing with personnel, patients, and medical providers
- Ability to recognize patient care problems
- Ability to react appropriately in patient care emergencies utilizing nursing resources
- Nursing self-development
- Keeping current with advances in nursing knowledge and techniques
Location
- Glens Falls, New York, United States
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Education Level
- Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00 to $35.06 per hour
Benefits
- Valuable and competitive benefits offerings
- Strong overall employee experience
About the Company
- Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
- Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George.
- Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.