LPN General Surgery

St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam; Amsterdam (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare Amsterdam is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the General Surgery team. The role requires administering medications, patient assessment, and education for discharge planning.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, day shift, and starting pay of $25.50 per hour with applicable shift differentials. Required credentials include NY LPN licensure and BLS Provider certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• LPN license in New York is required.
• BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire date.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment and ensures patient well-being.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans, self-care after discharge, and available resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Customer service

Professionalism

Microsoft Office

English communication

Team player

Rapport building

Education

LPN license (NY)

BLS Provider

Job description

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: LPNCL001210
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40-hour week

Location: General Surgery

Hiring Range: Starting at $25.50 hourly

Below are the shift differentials based on eligible shifts worked:

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10%
• Weekday night shift - additional 15%
• Weekend day shift - additional 10%
• Weekend evening & night shifts - additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.