Clinic LPN - Pediatrics

Department: Pediatrics · Location: Potsdam, NY · 40 scheduled weekly hours · 8‑hour shifts, Monday–Friday

About the role

The licensed practical nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a licensed health care provider.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data for use by the licensed health care provider in comprehensive patient care.
• Obtains vital signs, allergies, current medications, medical history, social history, family history, and chief complaint; documents them appropriately in the electronic medical record.
• Identifies problems within the practice and communicates them to the manager.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized department to ensure a safe patient care environment.
• Supports all initiatives of the health care team and promotes excellence in customer service.
• Works with the PPM team to resolve clinical issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Collaborates with the PPM team to address daily operational issues and solves problems to comply with the delivery of quality patient care.
• Integrates CPH mission and core values within the sites.
• Works in collaboration with CPH and PPM Departments as warranted.
• Performs and documents direct patient‑ and family‑centered care according to nursing standards of practice.
• Prepares charts for providers to assure needed information is present before the patient is seen.
• Provides routine nursing care and treatment under the direction of the licensed health care provider; collects specimens, performs medication reconciliation and administration, and assists providers with simple procedures.
• Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing service policies and procedures.
• Efficiently uses medical and clerical supplies to help control practice expenses.
• Appropriately documents all treatments performed during patient encounters and adds the appropriate CPT code as required.
• Collaborates professionally with all members of the health care model in the provision of patient care.
• Works with the PPM team to comply with all established standards required under DNV accreditation standards.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal health care standards as appropriate.
• Adheres to CPH and PPM policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical nursing program
• Current, unrestricted New York State practical nursing license
• BLS certification within three months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Displays knowledge of medications, their administration, and untoward effects
• Pediatric experience

Union affiliation

1199‑721 SEIU (CPH) LPN & Technical. Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible.

Physical Requirements

Moderate – Clinical. Moderate clinical roles are patient‑facing and require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease‑specific care programs, refer to the program‑specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay

Hourly range: $26.54 – $38.89. The posted pay range is a good‑faith representation of potential base pay for this position; it may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday.