OBGYN LPN - Day Shift, Full-Time with Tuition Support

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse for an Outpatient OBGYN unit in Albany, NY. This full-time Day Shift role provides nursing care under supervision, assists with treatments, and follows the established care plan to ensure safe, quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold a current NY LPN license, graduate from an accredited PN program, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs; prior outpatient/OB/GYN experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Current NY LPN license

Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing program

High School diploma or GED

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse for an Outpatient OBGYN unit in Albany, NY. This full-time Day Shift role provides nursing care under supervision, assists with treatments, and follows the established care plan to ensure safe, quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will hold a current NY LPN license, graduate from an accredited PN program, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs; prior outpatient/OB/GYN experience is a plus.