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LPN (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network

Chestertown, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Chestertown, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job overview

Hudson Headwaters Health Network is hiring a LPN (Full-Time). The Licensed Practical Nurse provides age-appropriate, population-specific patient care in a professional, compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner. This role embraces the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision, administering care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or medical provider.

Key focus areas include Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures, Collaborate with staff and other departments to improve quality of care and patient experience, and Utilize data to meet care coordination needs across settings.

Important skills include Patient Care, Coaching, Resource Management, Collaboration, Quality Improvement, and Data Utilization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareCoachingResource ManagementCollaborationQuality ImprovementData UtilizationCare CoordinationInfection ControlClinical Skill SetMedication ManagementVaccine ManagementMedication ReconciliationPrescription RenewalsElectronic Medical Record DocumentationPatient Phone CallsPatient EducationPoint of Care TestingSpecimen CollectionTroubleshootingComplianceStaff DevelopmentInventory ManagementMedical Equipment Operation

Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full job description

Requisition Number.

26-2045

Location/Store Number.

Chester-Horicon Health Center

Job Description/Requirements.

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with a rotating Saturday shift from 8am-12pm.

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.

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