CLINIC LPN

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate patient care on a full-time day shift.

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BLS required; hospital experience preferred. Strong assessment, leadership, and communication skills desired to support safe, quality care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient care under time constraints within our community-focused facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Knowledge of new trends and techniques in Nursing.
• Previous hospital LPN exp. preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care.
• Assess patient needs including clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual aspects.
• Recognize safety issues and implement safe patient handling (e.g., lifts).
• Demonstrate leadership, prioritize and delegate in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Leadership

Patient care

BLS certified

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

Job description

Location:SFHN Women's Wellness and Breast CareDepartment:01.6980 SMC WTW WASH. ST.Pay Range:$24.16 - $38.65Care for our community, and your career.Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.Knowledge of new trends and techniques in Nursing.Previous hospital LPN exp. is pref.BLS required.Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles.Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care.Possesses ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual.Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to lift and move patients in a safe manner .Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills.Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.Demonstrated commitment to quality, timely, and cost-effective patient care.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required.Detail attentiveness required. Individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct.Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy.Able to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Work Shift:FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.