Ambulatory LPN Float Nurse — Home Visits

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability protection

Retirement match

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking an LPN Ambulatory Care Float to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision within ambulatory settings, with potential home visits. You will collect data, perform POC testing, and ensure patient autonomy and informed consent while maintaining competencies.

Requirements include NYS licensure as a practicing nurse, BLS within 6 months of hire, and prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful graduation from a Practicing Nursing Program.
• Experience: Previous Healthcare Experience - Preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Current NYS Licensure as a Practicing Nurse or valid interim permit; BLS Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Multi-Tasking

Interacting with People

Analysis & Evaluation

Take Initiative

Education

Graduation from Practicing Nursing Program

Job description

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking an LPN Ambulatory Care Float to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision within ambulatory settings, with potential home visits. You will collect data, perform POC testing, and ensure patient autonomy and informed consent while maintaining competencies.

Requirements include NYS licensure as a practicing nurse, BLS within 6 months of hire, and prior healthcare experience preferred.