LPN - Geriatric/ Amsterdam Memorial Campus/ Skilled Nursing Facility 0
187703 LPN - Geriatric/ Amsterdam Memorial Campus/ Skilled Nursing Facility 003/ Full-Time, Evening, 80 hours Amsterdam, New York Regular / Evening
Additional Job Information
Title:
LPN - Geriatric
City, State:
Amsterdam,NY
Location:
Amsterdam Memorial Campus
Department:
Skilled Nursing Facility 003
Additional Job Details:
Full-Time, Evening, 80 hours, Bi-Weekly
Marketing Statement Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1903, and as a member of Ascension Health since 2002, St. Mary's Healthcare is more than an award-winning hospital; it is a continuum of health care services offering a comprehensive network of high quality, local, compassionate care. Services include, but are not limited to,120 acute care beds,10 primary and specialty care centers in Fulton and Montgomery counties, more than 30 behavioral health services in Fulton, Montgomery and Hamilton counties, a 10 bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, a 10 bed Transitional Care Unit, and a 160-bed nursing home. St. Mary's received 5-star ratings from HealthGrades for four consecutive years and in 2011 became the first hospital in New York State to achieve the Pathway to Excellence Designation. Our 1600 associates embrace the mission of providing every individual with an exceptional patient experience. In every role and in every facility, we embrace a Model Community of mission-focused, spiritually grounded associates, who will flourish and be inspired to reach their full potential. Our work environment is inclusive, supportive and caring--about the people who work with us as well as the patients we work to serve. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent, flexible benefits package. We are fortunate to attract people who believe in our mission and who are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families.
Job Description
Job
Summary:
Provides basic bedside care to geriatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assists with Administering medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Assists with performing routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
- Assists with educating patients/families concerning disease, treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, resources available to patient/family, rehabilitation and follow-up care.
- Implements clinical care & nursing/medical orders in accordance with established standards, policies & procedures as directed by R.N.
Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
- Required Credential(s):
- Certified BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Department of Education obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education &
Experience:
- HS or Equivalent
- Graduate of LPN program
- Six months or less experience is required
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In addition, you may apply anytime online using any computer OR via one of our computer terminals at the following locations:
(1) Human Resources located at St. Mary's Hospital, 427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010
(2) Human Resources located at Amsterdam Memorial Campus, 4988 State Hwy 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every application received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly. For questions or assistance with completing the online application, please contact Ascension candidate care at 855-###-####.
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Associated topics:
licensed practical, licensed vocational nurse, med surg, nurse i, nurse iv, nurse lpn, pediatrics, practical, vocational, vocational nurseEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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