Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Ithaca, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice, working within and to the maximum scope of license. The role involves direct patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining the operational efficiency of the practice.

Requirements

LPN - Must be licensed in the state of practice.
One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.).
Basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
Proficient with autoclave sterilization process.
Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal.
Assesses signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider.
Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in healthcare field

Responsibilities

Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart.
Interviews patient to obtain history, allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
Writes or calls prescriptions after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed, and charts as written in patient’s chart.
Emails, faxes, or calls in insurance referrals and follows up with a phone call to the specialist if requested.
Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and MOAs as requested.
Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary, screening calls according to urgency and need.
Trains and maintains proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer programs.
Attends to exam and procedure rooms, ensuring proper supplies are on hand, and maintains order and cleanliness.
Orders medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart.
Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments (e.g., Blood work, x-rays), and enters lab testing as requested.
Reads and reviews pathology results with patients.
Sets up and tears down sterile fields.
Prepares surgical trays as needed for procedures.
Assists surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary.
Maintains infection control measures, including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave.
Performs high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.
Performs duties as assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure.
Attends new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in-services, classes, and training as required by the organization.
Complies with the dress code policy.
Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.