LPN Clinic Health Center or RN Triage - (Amsterdam Family Practice)

** Graduate Practical Nurses welcome to apply!!! St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: LPNCL001891

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week  

Location Amsterdam Family Practice: Holland Circle Drive

Hiring Range: LPN: Starting at $25.50 hourly. RN: Starting at $36.67 hourly

Below are the shift differentials based on eligible shifts worked:

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10%
• Weekday night shift - additional 15%
• Weekend day shift - additional 10%
• Weekend evening & night shifts - additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities for LPN:

• 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.

Responsibilities for RN:

• Perform clinical assessment of patient symptoms using standardized triage protocols, algorithms, and RN clinical judgment.
• Evaluate patient symptoms, medical history, and concerns to determine the need for further intervention, appointments, or other (emergency care, urgent care, same‑day visit, routine appointment, or home care).
• Coordinate and schedule same‑day, urgent, and walk‑in appointments based on clinical need
• Escalate high‑risk, complex, or unclear cases to providers promptly.
• Provide patient education, including home care guidance, chronic disease self‑management, and return‑to‑care instructions.
• Accurately document assessments, advice, disposition, and follow‑up in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Monitor patient flow to promote timely access to recommended services.
• Collaborate with providers, Medical Assistants, LPNs, and front‑end staff to support efficient clinical workflows.
• Adhere to established protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Provide education to patients on conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventative care.
• Document patient interactions accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure patients receive the best care possible.

Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 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.
• LPN requirements: Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 
• RN Requirements: Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing.Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.