Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT (Outpatient)

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems at the Binghamton Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The LPN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services. The incumbent functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in providing holistic care to patients in acute, sub-acute or chronic stages of illness with changing nursing needs that are predictable and require periodic assessment by the registered nurse. He/she carries out all functions and duties outlined for the practical nurse, but on a regular and recurring basis performs aspects of nursing care that require a basic understanding of the total patient program, understanding of simple scientific facts and principles, a broad spectrum of technical skills, adaptation of procedures to meet individual patient needs, and recognition of the relatedness of patients' behavior and physical condition.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Recording basic information in the medical record and reporting patient status to RN. Documenting patient/family/significant other teaching and their response to the teaching.
• Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs and accurately monitors, reports and records vital signs. (Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks)
• Set up and assist provider with procedures, and perform glucometer testing.
• Perform urine collection, point of care testing, and measurement for compression stockings.
• Identify and report abnormal results to RN/Provider.
• Validated Annually for Competency in the Handling and Care of RME.
• Promotes and reinforces health education which is consistent with the treatment plan to the patient and the family.
• Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
• Assisting with the implementation of the quality improvement program at the unit level.
• Maintains professional boundaries with patients, families, and other staff at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time. Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM based on the needs of the clinic)