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Glens Falls Hospital

LPN Physician Practice - Granville Health Center, Per-Diem(Flexible Scheduling O

Glens Falls Hospital, Granville, New York, United States

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The Impact You Can Make Utilize the nursing process for administering care of both well patients and those with health problems in an outpatient setting.

Team Impact

Provide safe, pleasant environment for patient care

Function as member of health care team in a cooperative manner

Participate in the development, implementation, on‑going evaluation and revision of nursing procedures

Demonstrate awareness of risk factors associated with age, size, sensory perception, motor function, and medications

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; identify need for medication refills

Collect JCAHO required data elements, such as domestic violence, pain, and form completion

Assist and/or prepare patients for surgical procedures, tests, treatments and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures

Assist the health care provider in determining current and potential needs and/or problems with the patient

Document all patient assessment elements obtained

Participate in the development, implementation, on‑going evaluation and revision of nursing procedures

Assist in the evaluation of supplies, equipment, and facilities

Education / Accredited Programs

Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Maintain competency in professional nursing practices

Current license and registration to practice Practical Nursing in New York State

Assume responsibility for maintaining current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population in the areas in which they work

Licenses / Certificates / Registrations

Current license and registration to practice Nursing in New York State

Infection Control

BLS Certification

Skills / Abilities

Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations

Ability to complete tasks in an efficient/timely manner

Ability to provide required nursing care under the direction of the medical provider

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with personnel, patients, and medical providers

Ability to work effectively, in both cooperative and independent situations under the direction of the medical provider

Ability to recognize patient care problems and react appropriately in patient care emergencies

Ability to seek and utilize nursing resources

Responsibility for nursing self‑development and keeping current with advances in nursing knowledge and techniques

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.

Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full‑time and part‑time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.

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