Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care, Specialty Care, and Long-Term Care

About the role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the communities we serve. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ambulatory Care, you will provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician, functioning as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Occasional home visits may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collect and accurately record relevant patient health data.
• Evaluate health data to identify patient problems.
• Implement and document specified nursing interventions.
• Identify deviations from expected patient outcomes.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Perform and document Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintain and document testing reagents, supplies, and equipment according to laboratory procedures.
• Advocate for patients to preserve their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensure patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and competencies.
• Provide proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
• Complete required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Provide evidence of completion for all required annual training and competency validation.
• Practice within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in your area of practice.
• Perform other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program (required).
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred).
• Current NYS LPN License and registration as a Practical Nurse or a valid interim permit (required).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire (required).

Skills

• Clinical skills
• Multi-tasking
• Interacting with people
• Analysis and evaluation
• Initiative

Physical Requirements

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

• Occasional: climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing.
• Frequent: balancing, typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, walking.

Hazards

• Occasional: burns, chemical, electrical, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy.
• Frequent: bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions

• Occasional: noise, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network offers a comprehensive benefits package designed with employees in mind, including:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with an employer match.
• Additional benefits may vary by location and position.

A sign-on bonus is available for this position:

• LPN sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full-time positions.

Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible for the sign-on bonus and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. At the discretion of leadership, this program may terminate or be suspended at any time.

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation. The pay range for this position is:

• Minimum: $24.74 per hour
• Maximum: $37.10 per hour