Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care - Cardiology Clinic Testing

$50,440 - $75,670/Yr

Bassett Healthcare Network - Cooperstown, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Cooperstown, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ambulatory Care at Bassett Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This position is integral to the interdisciplinary healthcare team, focusing on patient advocacy, care delivery, and maintaining high standards of practice. The LPN is responsible for collecting health data, implementing care plans, and ensuring patient rights and dignity are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient's needs.
• Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately.
• Evaluates health data to identify patient problems.
• Implements and documents specified interventions.
• Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Maintains current licensure, certification, and competencies.
• Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy.
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion all required annual training and competency validation.
• Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his/her area of practice.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program, required.
• Current NYS LPN License and registration as a Practical Nurse or a valid interim permit, required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire, required.
• Previous healthcare experience, preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Take Initiative

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• Sign-on bonus for this position