What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Gloversville Primary Care position at St. Mary's Healthcare?
Job Requisition: REQ3466
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 32 hours/week
Hiring Range: $23.46-$30.50
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Required Credentials(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Graduate of nursing education program registered by NYSED as license qualifying for LPN.
Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Salary : $23 - $31
