Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare LPN-Long Term Care in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2304
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hrs/week
Hiring Range: $25.23- $32.80
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
Required Credentials:
• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.