LPN Ambulatory – Float Herkimer Area

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory Care
- Float provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner Physician's Assistant, or Physician. The LPN functions as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. May be required to make home visits.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient’s needs
• Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately
• Evaluates health data to identify patient problems
• Implements and documents specified interventions
• Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards
• Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures
• Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures
• Maintains current licensure, certification, and competencies.
• Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion all required annual training and competency validation
• Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his/her area of practice.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

• Successful graduation from a Practicing Nursing Program

• Previous Healthcare Experience
  - Preferred

• Required
  - Current NYS Licensure as a Practicing Nurse or valid interim permit.
• Required
  - Certification of BLS within 6 months of hire.

• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Take Initiative

• 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
• Frequent
  - Balancing, Typing/Clerical/Dexterity, Hearing Repetitive Motion Seeing/Monitor/Computer Use, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Constant
  - Fit Testing

• Occasional
  - Noise, Dust, Fumes, Gases, Mists, Odors

• Frequent
  - Bodily Fluids/Bloodborne Exposure
• Occasional
  - Burns, Chemical, Electrical, Explosives, Mechanical, Radiation/Radiant Energy

• Extensive Travel
  - You should expect to travel every week

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

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