Pediatric LPN - Day Shift | Growth & Tuition Support

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a pediatrics role.

This full-time daytime position is located at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany, NY, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities for professional growth. The LPN will administer nursing care under the direction of a Registered Professional, assist with treatments, follow established care plans, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a provider-office setting.

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.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

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

LPN license in NY

Graduate of PN program

High School diploma or GED

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a pediatrics role.

This full-time daytime position is located at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany, NY, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities for professional growth. The LPN will administer nursing care under the direction of a Registered Professional, assist with treatments, follow established care plans, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a provider-office setting.