Specialty LPN - Podiatry - Full Time - Days -(UTICA, NY)

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse – Specialty Office provides general nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers in Medical Group practices. The LPN assists and advocates for the patient and family’s health in support of a patient-centered approach and delivery model of care, acting as an active care team member. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, providers, registered professional nurses, and multidisciplinary care team members.

Nursing tasks are performed in accordance with the standards outlined for Licensed Practical Nurses in the NYS Education Law, NYS Office of the Professions, and the State Nurse Practice Act. The role follows the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data.
• Record and report patient findings.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Assist specialty providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of a licensed healthcare provider or registered professional nurse.
• Support self-care, self-management, and the established plan of care.
• Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services, reviewing publications, and participating in department committee meetings or workgroups.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, including continuing education and participation in system-wide and department-specific teams.
• Maintain cooperative relationships among the healthcare team through effective communication.
• Respond to patient requests and communicate effectively to the licensed healthcare provider who can fulfill the request.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a practical nursing education program.
• Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification—must be obtained within 6 weeks of hire date.

Pay

$22.00 - $33.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.00
• FTE: 1 (Full-Time)
• Work Schedule: Hourly Non-Union, 8-hour shifts