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Glens Falls Hospital
LPN Physician Practice - Adirondack Cardiology (Sign On Bonus Available For Full & Part Time Positio. Job in Queensbury Gr8Jobs
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A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$67,768 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $28.00 to $35.06 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements). Why Join Our Team? As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be an important member of the patient care team. You will utilize the nursing process for administering care of both well patients and those with health problems in an outpatient setting. The Physician Practice team works with community agencies and resources in order to promote, restore, and maintain optimal health for patients and families in the surrounding area. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities) Documentation of all patient care is required Prepare patient by collecting and sharing data; blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, height/weight, Date of LMP, general history and chief complaint and identifies need for medication refills. Collection of JCAHO required data elements, such as domestic violence, pain, and forms completion. Assists and/or prepares patients for surgical procedures, tests, treatments and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Assists the health care provider in determining current and potential needs and /or problems with the patient. Document all patient assessment elements obtained. Demonstrates awareness of risk factors associated with: age, size, sensory perception, motor function, and medications. Assists in the evaluation of supplies, equipment, and facilities. What You Bring (Qualifications)