LPN - Urgent Care (Part-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network; City of Glens Falls (NY); Híbrido; USD 35.000 - 49.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hudson Headwaters Health Network Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time, 24 hours per week. Shifts vary to include evenings and every third weekend, with in-person work at our health centers in New York state.

You will provide compassionate patient care under RN oversight, document in the EMR, manage medications, and support care coordination across settings. Must hold NY LPN license and BLS, with strong communication skills.

Formación

• Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in New York State.
• Certificate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide age-appropriate patient care under supervision of RN or provider.
• Mentor nursing staff on standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff to improve quality of care and patient experience.
• Use data to coordinate care across settings with patient/family.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Reconcile medications and prepare renewals.
• Perform point-of-care testing (CLIA) and document results.
• Assist with patient flow and resolve issues with supervisor.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to new staff.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Educación

LPN license (New York)

BLS certification

Herramientas

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Proposed Schedule: 24 hours per week. Shifts will vary based on the operating hours of the Health Center to include evening hours and shifts every third weekend.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides age appropriate, population specific, patient care in a professional, compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. The LPN administers care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse or medical provider.

• Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with staff and other departments in the development of strategies to continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
• Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other care providers.
• Provide direct and indirect care that is safe, ethical, patient and family-centered, and evidence-based.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Prepare the patient for encounter by following established protocols.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skill set.
• Demonstrate proper medication and vaccine management processes.
• Reconcile the medication list and prepares prescription renewals.
• Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient phone calls and engage provider or RN appropriately.
• Reinforce patient and family education plans that meet the needs of the patient.
• Perform ordered point of care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and proper documentation.
• Assist with patient encounter flow and trouble‑shooting issues in collaboration with supervisor.
• Provide guidance and mentors new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
• Attend meetings and serves on various organization committees.
• Assist supervisor with compliance and staff development duties.
• Assist with inventory and receipt of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
• Complete health center daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in New York State
• Must possess a certificate from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network
• Current BLS certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The pay rate for this position is $30.56/hour.

Work Location

In-Person