LPN- Amsterdam Family Health Center

Job Requisition : REQ4002

Employment Type : Full-time

Shift : Days

Hours Per Week : 40 hours / week

Hiring Range : $23.46- $30.50

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 and assures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients / families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Complexity of Work :

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimalsupervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment :

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

• Required Credential(s) :
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 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.