LPN Physician Practice - Cambridge (Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time & Part-Time Positions, No Weekends) presso Glens Falls Hospital

The Impact You Can Make Utilize the nursing process for administering care of both well patients and those with health problems in an outpatient setting. Team Impact - Provide safe, pleasant, environment for patient care - Functions as member of health care team in a cooperative manner - participates in the development, implementation, on-going evaluation and revision of nursing procedures - Demonstrates awareness of risk factors associated with: age, size, sensory perception, motor function, and medications How You Will Fulfill Your Potential 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. - participates in the development, implementation, on-going evaluation and revision of nursing procedures - Assists in the evaluation of supplies, equipment, and facilities Education/Accredited Programs - Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Maintain competency in professional nursing practices - Current license and registration to practice Practical Nursing in New York State - Assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population in areas in which they work Licenses/Certificates/Registrations - Current license and registration to practice Nursing in New York State - Infection Control - BLS Certification Skills/Abilities - 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 effectively, verbally and in writing with personnel, patients, and medical providers - Ability to work effectively, in both cooperative and independent situations und the directions of the medical provider - Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in patient care emergencies - Ability to seek and utilize nursing resources - Responsibility for nursing self-development and keeping current with advances in nursing knowledge and techniques Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $28.00 to $35.06 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here. Candidarsi ora