LPN II: M4 (Med/Surg), 36 Hrs/Week, Nights

Department/Unit:

Medical Surgical Hospitalist M4

Work Shift:

Night (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 , 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.

1.Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for

patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active

listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work is valuable and

contributes to the success of the Mission.

2. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in

performance and quality improvement activities and works toward enhancing

customer/patient satisfaction. 3.Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients,

visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping customers/patients/colleague informed about progress, delays and changes.

4. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication,

conveys positive intent, and offers assistance to co‐workers.

5. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors,

colleagues by following established policies, procedures, and protocols,

which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce.

6.Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources

including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time,

displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances.

7.Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by

acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating, and responding to unique,

spiritual, personal, and cultural backgrounds of patients, families, and colleagues.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.