Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: 1044 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12307, United States
Base Pay: $22.50 - $32.00 / Hour
Job Category: Nurse , LPN
Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt
Required Degree: High School
Manage Others: No
Minimum Experience: 1 Year
Contact Information
Name: Nikita Chaitram
Phone: 5183701441
Email: nchaitram@hhchc.org
Description
Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ready to make a real difference in your community? Hometown Health Centers is seeking a dedicated and skilled LPN to join our collaborative care team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care. If you're passionate about making an impact and improving health outcomes, we want you on our team!
About Us:
At Hometown Health Centers, we’ve been helping individuals live healthier lives since 1972. Our commitment to improving health outcomes and promoting health equity through quality primary care and preventive services is at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
- Competitive Pay: $22.50 - $32.00 per hour.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Personal, Floating Holidays, and Paid Holidays.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match.
- Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement: Student loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement to support your growth.
- Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Benefits.
- Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), and more!
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you’ll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Patient Support: Address patient and family concerns, working closely with providers and staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Sterilization & Preparation: Ensure proper sterilization procedures for instruments and prepare exam rooms, maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments according to protocols and scope of practice. Perform diagnostic procedures and treatments as ordered by the provider.
- Patient Preparation: Review patient schedules and ensure necessary labs, test results, or screenings are prepared before appointments.
- Lab Specimen Handling: Procure and process lab specimens, including performing EKGs as needed.
- Inventory Management: Perform inspections of emergency supplies and ensure that necessary equipment, such as oxygen tanks and suction machines, is in working order.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with other duties as assigned.
- NYS LPN License: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with current, unrestricted licensure in New York State.
- BLS Certification: Must have up-to-date Basic Life Support certification.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with computers and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Medication & Immunization Skills: Experience in administering medications and immunizations as part of your nursing scope of practice.
- Multicultural Competency: Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and interact with a diverse patient population.
- Experience: Previous LPN experience preferred.
- Bilingual Skills: English/Spanish bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Apply Today to join a team that is making a real difference in the community, one patient at a time
