Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pulmonary

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY is seeking a full-time LPN for the Pulmonary unit. The LPN will provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Professional and assist with treatments within the established plan of care.

This role offers a day shift, Monday–Friday, with a strong orientation program and tuition assistance. Requirements include NY LPN license, graduate of an accredited PN program, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Active NY LPN license.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate vital signs.
• Collect routine patient data per protocols.
• Recognize high-risk situations and report them.
• Consult with clinical supervisor on plan of care.
• Suggest referrals to other disciplines.
• Follow protocols to establish workflow priorities.
• Demonstrate nursing skills and care.
• Follow standards of care and infection control policies.
• Provide patient and family teaching.
• Administer medications safely.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately.
• Demonstrate computer skills relevant to care area.
• Show initiative and flexibility in assignments.
• Work as a team member.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing care

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NY

Graduate of accredited PN program

High School diploma / GED

Tools

EHR systems

Computer skills

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:LPN - Pulmonary - Albany, NY - full time

If you are looking for an LPN position in a provider 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 at5 Palisades Dr. Albany, 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, Office Hours

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: $23.85-$29.95
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. 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.