What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Ambulatory Care, Canajoharie Health Center position at Bassett Healthcare Network?
Job Description
Job Description
The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
What You'll Do
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory Care provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician. The LPN functions as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. May be required to make home visits.
- Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient’s needs.
- Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately
- Evaluates health data to identify patient problems
- Implements and documents specified interventions
- Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes
- Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards
- Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures
- Maintains and documents testing reagents / supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures
- Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
- Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity
- Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures
- Maintains current licensure, certification, and competencies.
- Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
- Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy
- Provides to supervisor evidence of completion all required annual training and competency validation
- Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his / her area of practice.
- Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager
Education
What we need from you
Experience
License / Certifications
Skills
Physical Requirements
Hazards
Working Conditions
Travel
Total Rewards
Benefits
Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include :
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and / or position.
We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! Details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board.
Pay Transparency
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum
USD $24.25 / Hr.
Pay Range Maximum
USD $36.38 / Hr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $24 - $36