License Practical Nurse (LPN) OBGYN
About The Position
New York Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support OBGYN care at its Smithtown, New York location. The role combines clinical support with front-office and administrative duties in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare setting. The nurse assists physicians with examinations and procedures, prepares patients and rooms, documents patient information, and provides patient education. The position also includes maintaining electronic patient records and the physician inbox, assisting with inventory, and handling patient-facing reception tasks. The schedule is five 8.5-hour days, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Requirements
- Current New York State LPN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs).
- Reliable transportation to any New York Health location for patient-care needs.
Responsibilities
- Set up procedural spaces and sterilize instruments for urologic procedures.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Update and maintain electronic patient records and help transition hard-copy records to digital format.
- Manage the physician inbox and prioritize tasks assigned through ONCO EMR.
- Answer phone calls and greet patients in the front office.
- Help maintain medical inventory and order materials as needed.
- Record vital signs, weight, and changes in medical history before appointments.
- Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments.
- Escort patients to examination rooms.
- Record patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
- Educate patients about medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
- Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
- Prepare and administer injections.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect other laboratory specimens.
- Perform basic laboratory tests.
- Administer and document medications under a physician’s order, follow the five medication rights, and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Benefits
- Health insurance beginning on day one
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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