LPN Charge Nurse

Tandym Group Internal; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services network in Upstate New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Albany team. This ongoing role, with night shifts from Friday to Monday, involves providing direct patient care, documenting health information, and assisting in medical emergencies. Ideal candidates will have a NYS LPN license and at least a year of relevant experience, demonstrating strong clinical skills and the ability to handle adolescent and pediatric populations effectively.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in Acute Care, Long Term Care, or similar settings.
• Comfortable handling Adolescent and Pediatric populations.
• Patient-oriented, focused on providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and treatment to individuals.
• Document health-related information in medical records.
• Assist RN in assessments and communicate with service providers.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

A health services network in Upstate New York is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team in Albany. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing direct care and treatment to individuals in assigned programs through a variety of nursing procedures and medication administration.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Shift: Night
• Schedule: Friday to Monday
• Hours: 7pm to 7am

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:

• Respond and assist in medical emergencies and take appropriate action
• Observe and monitor individuals with specific health problems and those at risk and report pertinent findings to RN
• Document all current health related information in nurses’ notes and/or medical record
• Check nursing equipment as indicated
• Assist RN in annual assessment of consumers in day programs
• Keep medical files current and complete
• Attends nursing/program meetings as scheduled
• Communicate with other service providers, program staff, administration, etc.
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in an Acute Care, Long Term Care, Outpatient and/or Skilled Nursing setting
• Bachelor's Degree
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Comfortable handling Adolescent and Pediatric population
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized