Licensed Practical Nurse

Sun River Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 45,488; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Sun River Health in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential nursing care and support to patients. The role involves maintaining medical records, performing lab tests, and implementing health teachings.

The ideal candidate must have a valid New York State LPN License and educational credentials in Nursing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $29.00 to $33.02 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State LPN License required.
• Minimum education requirement is a Diploma in Nursing.
• Experience with patient data collection and medical observation.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and maintain medical records.
• Perform in-house lab tests and collect specimens.
• Provide health teaching as indicated by physician.

Skills

Patient care

Medical record keeping

Specimen collection

Health teaching

Education

Vocational/Technical School/Diploma Program – Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

Infection Control Certification

Job description

Position Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse renders nursing care to patients, within the unit of the Center or authorized community site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Center. The candidate will perform job duties in compliance with systems and job‑specific standards, and will complete additional duties or tasks as assigned.

Job Type

Full Time

Compensation

Pay Range: $29.00 - $33.02 per hour.
Sign‑On Bonus: $2,700 for eligible external applicants – terms and conditions apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interview and maintain patient’s medical record to include nursing observation, health history, vital signs, vision/hearing tests, medications and treatments given, reactions to tests (e.g., PPD measurements), laboratory test results, and utilize patient identifiers. (PEAs, PhQ, Pain, Smoke Status, etc.) Use CDSS and ensure that CVRs are completed as needed.
• Perform in‑house labs, collect specimens for outside labs, and perform quality control in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Complete and update all assigned tasks and logs.
• Initiate follow‑up as necessary (as directed by provider), including encounter, labs, and close non‑billables.
• Provide health teaching as indicated by physician, diagnosis, or patient inquiry; direct patient to Registered Nurse as necessary.
• Collect data on patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or provider. May not triage; may not interpret patient clinical data or act independently on such data.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Vocational/Technical School/Diploma Program – Nursing
• Minimum Licensure:
  • Valid New York State LPN License
  • CPR Certification
  • Infection Control Certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work‑related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.

Professional Development, Education and Loan Assistance Benefit Programs

Sun River Health is committed to fostering continued growth, education, and professional advancement across its organization. Through a range of development opportunities and loan repayment programs, employees are supported at every stage of their careers. Eligible employees may participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including those administered by the HRSA and the NHSC, with support provided throughout the application process. Additionally, Sun River Health offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program for eligible employees that supports job‑related coursework completed through accredited institutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.