Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Saratoga-Hospital; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Primary Care Malta is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join our outpatient team in Malta, NY. The role supports providers, records vital signs, discusses health concerns, performs testing, and administers injections in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will assist physicians, NP s, and PA s, contribute to patient outcomes, and help maintain accurate documentation and patient charts.

Qualifications

• NYS LPN License required.
• One year experience in outpatient clinical setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
• Must be able to establish rapport with patients, co-workers and medical staff.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct care to patients with maximum attention to comfort and satisfaction.
• Delivers care reflecting nursing skills across musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, bowel/bladder, nutrition, testing, and injections.
• Observes and communicates patient condition changes to MD/FNP; reports abnormal results.
• Ensures patient safety through preventive measures (two identifiers, fall prevention).
• Organizes multiple tasks and establishes day-to-day priorities.
• Responds professionally to patient/family requests; reports concerns to office manager/MD.
• Prepares patient charts; answers calls; performs other general office duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Rapport building

Basic computer skills

Education

NYS LPN License

Job description

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Primary Care Malta

Full-Time , Day shift , 8-4:30 pm

Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary Range: $26.00-$39.00/hr based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will support providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.

What You’ll Do

• Delivers direct care to patients with maximum attention to the comfort and satisfaction needs of patients.
• Delivers care reflecting knowledge of nursing skills and therapeutic nursing measures related to musculoskeletal function, respiratory and cardiovascular function, bowel and bladder function, nutritional maintenance, specimen testing, comfort, and safety measures.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes in patient’s condition to the MD/FNP. Recognizes and reports abnormal results.
• Provides for patient safety through preventive measures (e.g. two patient identifies, fall prevention)
• F ollows instructions accurately, organizes multiple tasks and establishes day to day priorities.
• Responds appropriately and professionally to patient/family requests. Reports concerns. Complaints to office manager/MD.
• Prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.

What You Bring

• NYS LPN License required
• One year experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with patients, co-workers and medical staff
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner
• Must be efficient and effective in the use of resources
• Basic computer skills
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed,we’d still love to hear from you.