Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Albany, New York, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

Department/Unit:

Medical/Surgical Cardiac Hospitalist - D4N
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)


The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers direct patient care under the guidance and oversight of a provider, registered nurse, or clinical care coordinator, in accordance with the New York State Practice Act.

The LPN communicates patient information to the healthcare team, influencing the planning, delivery, and assessment of patient care.

LPNs offer compassionate care that respects each patient's individual needs, values, and preferences.

Under the supervision of the RN or LIP, the LPN administers medications and vaccinations, and observes, measures, records, and reports clinical data regarding a patient's health status.

LPNs perform various clinical procedures, including urinary catheterization, tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes, ensuring verified training and competency documentation.

LPNs provide emotional support and educational resources to patients and their families.

LPNs are tasked with supervising care provided by unlicensed assistive personnel, such as medical assistants, patient care associates, and patient care technicians.

LPNs may initiate IVs and administer blood products upon recommendation from their manager and after receiving 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, as per NYS Limited Permit Requirements.

The LPN I must also successfully complete Albany Med medication administration and other relevant competencies, along with unit-based orientation.

Upon meeting 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 responses to medications and may not titrate medications.

Salary range:
$24.50/hr. - $28.76/hr.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Code of Conduct: The Licensed Practical Nurse will adhere to AMC Code of Conduct, which includes 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 comprehensive assessment data from various sources, under the direction of the registered professional nurse or licensed independent practitioner.


Planning:

Collaborates with the healthcare team to integrate assessment data into the development and revision of the care plan.


Caring Intervention:
Demonstrates a compassionate and empathetic approach to the safe, therapeutic, and individualized care of each patient.

Management of Care:

Assists in coordinating and implementing a personalized care plan for patients and their significant support persons.

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 personal strengths and limitations to enhance nursing performance.

Demonstrate accountability for nursing care provided by self and/or directed to others.

Function as an advocate for the healthcare consumer, maintaining confidentiality as required.

Recognize the impact of economic, political, social, cultural, spiritual, and demographic factors on the role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse in healthcare delivery.

Serve as a positive role model within healthcare settings and the community.

Patient Safety: Supports a system that promotes the identification and analysis of errors and near misses within a safety culture.

Participates in departmental safety inspections to ensure compliance with hospital safety standards as assigned.

Is aware of and adheres to all hospital and regulatory agency safety goals and objectives, as well as the limitations of unlicensed assistive care.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities 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 enhance job performance through continuing education.

Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques, demonstrating the ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Able to communicate effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, employees, and others.
Ability to listen attentively, take direction, and engage in interactive dialogues with others.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as patient records, safety rules, and procedural documents.
Articulates clear findings with staff and members of the patient care team.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
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. 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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