Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Care

The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!
What you'll do
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ambulatory Care provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, or Physician. The LPN functions performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care. Works as part of a care team to improve the completion of quality requirements, increase throughput, enhance efficiency, and enrich the overall patient experience.

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient's needs.
• Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately
• Evaluates health data to identify patient problems
• Implements and documents specified interventions
• Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards
• Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures
• Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures
• Maintains current licensure, certification, and competencies.
• Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor.
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion all required annual training and competency validation
• Practices within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his/her area of practice.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

What we need from you
Education:

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program required

Experience:

• 1 year of healthcare related field experience preferred

License/Certifications:

• Current NYS LPN License and registration as a Practical Nurse or a valid interim permit
• BLS through an accepted agency must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Additional credentials as determined by specific work unit required

Skills:

• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Take Initiative

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception).
• Frequent fit testing required.
• Frequent balancing, typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, walking.

Hazards:

• Occasional burns, chemical, electrical, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy.
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors.

Travel:

• Occasional travel - the job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! Details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board.
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to:
USD $20,000.00
Pay Range
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum
USD $24.25/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum
USD $36.38/Yr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.