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Albany Med Health System LPN I: Adult ED - 36hrs/week
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loacation 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Of America
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Department/Unit: Emergency Department Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06 The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of provider, registered nurse, or clinical care coordinator as prescribed by the New York State Practice Act. The LPN provides patient information to the health care team that influences the planning, provision, and evaluation of patient care. LPNs provide compassionate care that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and wishes. Under the direction of the RN or LIP, the LPN administers medications and vaccinations, observes, measures, records, and reports clinical data relating to a patient's health status. LPNs perform a variety of clinical procedures, such as urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes with verified training and competency documentation. LPNs provide emotional support and educational material to patients and their families. LPNs are responsible to supervise care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel, such as medical assistants, patient care associates and patient care technicians. LPNs may start an IV and administer blood products with recommendation of their manager and additional specialized training. LPN I (Graduate Practical Nurse/Permit): may only administer medications under the direct supervision and direction of the Registered Professional Nurse who has assumed responsibility for the LPN I according to NYS Limited Permit Requirements. The LPN I must also successfully complete Albany Med medication administration and other appropriate competencies, and successfully complete unit-based orientation. Upon satisfaction of the above criteria, the LPN I may administer oral, rectal, IM, SC, otic, ophthalmic, inhaled, and topical medications. No LPN, including LPN III, can assess central lines or response to medications and may not titrate medications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Code of Conduct The Licensed Practical Nurse will adhere to AMC Code of Conduct, including honesty, punctuality, confidentiality, and high ethical standards. Standards of Practice (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.) Health Measurement: Participates in the collection of holistic assessment data from multiple sources, under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed independent practitioner. Planning: Collaborates with the health care team to incorporate assessment data into development and revision of the plan of care. Caring Intervention: Demonstrates a caring and empathic approach to the safe, therapeutic, and individualized care of each patient Management of Care: Assists in the coordination and implementation of an individualized plan of care for patients and significant support person(s). Standards of Professional Performance Comply with the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and the scope of practice as outlined in the NYS Nurse Practice Act. Identify own strengths and limitations for the purpose of improving nursing performance. Demonstrate accountability for nursing care provided by self and/or directed to others. Function as an advocate for the health care consumer, maintaining confidentiality as required. Identify the impact of economic, political, social, cultural, spiritual, and demographic forces on the role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse in the delivery of healthcare. Serve as a positive role model within healthcare settings and the community. Patient Safety Supports a system that encourages the identification and analysis of errors and near misses in the context of a safety culture. Participates in departmental safety inspections to assure compliance with hospital safety standards as assigned. Is aware of and compliant with all hospital and regulatory agency safety goals and objectives as well as limitations of unlicensed assistive care. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job‐related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications Vocational School Diploma Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse academic nursing program. - required Applicable experience per department hiring guidelines - required Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem‐solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. Able to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Ability to listen well, take direction and engage in interactive dialogues with others. Ability to read and interpret documents such as the patient record, safety rules and procedure documents. Articulates clear findings with staff and members of the patient care team. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Identifies problems, gathers data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure NYS Licensure or hold a limited permit. Upon Hire - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical! Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​ Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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