RN or LPN

Description

RN or LPN - Full Time-Troy, NY- South Troy Health Center
If you are looking for an RN or LPN position in a busy office, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 79 Vandenburg Ave Troy, NY.

Position Highlights

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday- Friday

What You Will Do

• Bridges patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record
• Reviews and updates medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission
• Completes referrals and tracks patients' compliance
• Reviews prescriptions electronically and sends prescriptions to providers for review and submission
• Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider
• Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics
• Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment
• Follows up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment
• Ensures proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens
• Performs quality assurance duties as assigned
• Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials
• Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred (new grads accepted)
• HS Diploma/equivalent required
• Current unencumbered NYS RN license
• Basic Life Support certification
• 6 months previous RN experience
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

RN Pay Range

$36.00 - $47.52

What You Will Do

• The LPN administers nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional
• Affords assistance with treatments and procedures and carries out selected duties within the framework of the established nursing plan of care
• Complies with established nursing policies, procedures and standards to provide safe, quality care to patients
• Consistently takes accurate vital signs
• Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor
• Recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately
• Conferences with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care
• Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines
• Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities
• Demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care
• Fulfills standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care
• Fulfills infection control policies in administering care
• Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age related requirements
• Reinforces patient and family teaching
• Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures
• Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments
• Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments

What You Will Need

• A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing
• High School diploma / GED required
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Pay Range

$23.85-$29.95

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.