LPN Or Registered Nurse- (Broadalbin-Perth Family Health Center)

LPN Or Registered Nurse- (Broadalbin-Perth Family Health Center)

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplacethe first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: LPNPE001586 Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40-hour week Location: Broadalbin Family Health Center Hiring Range: LPN: Starting at $25.50 hourly or RN: Starting at $36.67 hourly The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Description

LPN Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: During patient visit, assesses the patient's physical/psycho-social status, reviews medications and confirms medication reconciliation as appropriate. Obtains vital signs, height, and weight. Provides results of assessment to provider and documents findings in the patient's medical record. Analyzes relevant data and integrates assessment results into care planning, goals, and outcomes. Completes over the phone triage providing results of assessment to provider and documents findings in the patient's medical record.
• Patient Care: Collaborates with the provider to formulate and implement a plan of care as appropriate based on assessment and diagnosis. Refers patients to case manager/social worker to ensure access to additional services and resources. Assures consistency in standards of care and the provision of care meets all applicable regulatory standards to ensure patient safety. Triages calls from patients, family members and community health providers. Engages in relationship-based care to create a caring and healing environment. Advocates for patients and families.
• Communication: Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive and population/age specific. Language barriers and sensory can cognitive deficits are accommodated as needed. Communicates information to the provider that is pertinent, timely and concise. Manages conflict among other team members in a direct and effective manner.
• Patient Education: Provides information to patients and family with consideration to individual needs. Assesses barriers to learning and motivation. Consults with other members of the care team to enhance patient and family education. Participates in developing patient education materials. Reviews patient educational materials with patients and their families. Provides patients with appropriate teaching materials and resource booklets.
• Clinical Leadership: Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice and abilities to other clinical care staff. Actively participates in problem solving. Provides feedback to other members of the care team to enhance their education and knowledge. Coordinates care across the team. Conducts research as needed to respond to patients' questions and concerns. Uses critical thinking skills to analyze data to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidence-based practice. Ensures staff practices within scope of practice.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Certifications / Licensure:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English

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