Lpn (Full-Time) Jobs

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Hudson Headwaters Health Network requires a pre-employment physical that requires proof of vaccinations to include the COVID-19 vaccine,* unless there is a qualified medical exemption

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides age appropriate, population specific, patient care in a professional, compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. The LPN administers care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse or medical provider. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skill set.
• Collaborates with staff and other departments in the development of strategies to continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
• Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Reinforce patient and family education plans that meet the needs of the patient.
• Prepare the patient for encounter by following established protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Provide direct and indirect care that is safe, ethical, patient and family-centered, and evidence-based.
• Assist with patient encounter flow and trouble-shooting issues in collaboration with supervisor.
• Assist with inventory and receipt of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
• Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other care providers.
• Perform ordered point of care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and proper documentation.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist supervisor with compliance and staff development duties.
• Reconcile the medication list and prepares prescription renewals.
• Complete health center daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings and serves on various organization committees.
• Demonstrate proper medication and vaccine management processes.
• Respond to patient phone calls and engage provider or RN appropriately.
• Provide guidance and mentors new and incumbent staff based on skill set.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

• Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience preferred.
• Must possess a certificate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in New York State.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network.