LPN Charge Nurse Position Available In Albany, New York

A health services network in Upstate New York is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team in Albany. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing direct care and treatment to individuals in assigned programs through a variety of nursing procedures and medication administration. About the

Opportunity:

Assignment Length:

Ongoing Shift:

Night Schedule:

Friday to

Monday Hours:

7pm to 7am

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will: Respond and assist in medical emergencies and take appropriate action Observe and monitor individuals with specific health problems and those at risk and report pertinent findings to RN Document all current health related information in nurses’ notes and/or medical record Check nursing equipment as indicated Assist RN in annual assessment of consumers in day programs Keep medical files current and complete Attends nursing/program meetings as scheduled Communicate with other service providers, program staff, administration, etc. Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

1+ year of experience in an Acute Care, Long Term Care, Outpatient and/or Skilled Nursing setting Bachelor’s Degree NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Comfortable handling Adolescent and Pediatric population Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills Patient oriented Great interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Strong attention to detail Highly organized