Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN- Pediatrics

NY_SPHP27 Samaritan Hospital; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time daytime position in pediatrics at Clifton Park, NY.

The role involves administering nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and supporting procedures and the established care plan. The position emphasizes consistent vital signs monitoring, data collection, and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure safe, quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate vital signs consistently.
• Collect routine patient data per protocols or supervisor directions.
• Recognize high-risk situations and report them appropriately.
• Consult with the clinical supervisor about the plan of care.
• Refer to other disciplines as needed.
• Follow protocols and clinical guidelines in care delivery.
• Provide safe, high-quality patient care following infection control policies.
• Educate patients and families as part of care.
• Administer medications safely per unit policies.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree/certificate

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time- Pediatrics - Clifton Park, NY. If you are looking for an LPN position in a busy office, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 1 Tallowood Dr Clifton Park, NY.

Position Highlights

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday- Friday, 8-hour shift, days.

What you will do:

The LPN administers nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional. Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected duties within the framework of the established nursing plan of care. Complies with established nursing policies, procedures and standards to provide safe, quality care to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently takes accurate vital signs.
• Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
• Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately.
• Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care.
• Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines.
• Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care.
• Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
• Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care.
• Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age related requirements.
• Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments.
• Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments.

What you will need:

• A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• High School diploma / GED required
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Pay Range: $26.90-$35.40 Pay is based on experience. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.