Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Upper East Side

United Vein & Vascular Centers•New York, NY

2d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care across UVVC clinics under the direction of a physician, Advanced Practice Provider, or Registered Nurse, where applicable. The LPN helps maintain patient flow by rooming patients, updating visit status in the electronic health record, verifying patient identity, collecting and documenting vital signs, performing focused nursing observations, taking patient photos and leg measurements, and completing clinical documentation such as HPI, screenings, and consents. The LPN prepares, stocks, and turns over exam and procedure rooms; sets up for sterile and non-sterile procedures; participates in the Time Out process; and assists clinicians with patient positioning, skin preparation, sterile technique, medication preparation, and medication administration as permitted by state law and organizational policy. The role also includes infection prevention and safety practices, instrument processing, autoclave maintenance, inventory management, patient education, and reinforcement of provider instructions. The LPN completes required education and competency validation, follows Standard Operating Procedures, remains flexible to float between clinic locations, and supports team members to promote effective clinic operations and exceptional patient care. The New York Market is expected to launch in Early 2027. The role requires out-of-state travel for up to four weeks in one of UVVC's existing markets.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
Hold a current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
Hold current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association, or be able to obtain it within 60 days.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
Be familiar with medical terminology.
Be dependable and meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in ambulatory care, vascular, surgical, procedural, or physician practice settings is preferred.
Experience assisting with sterile procedures and medication preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete ongoing education and assigned competencies in the learning management system before their due dates.
Follow administrative and clinical standard operating procedures.
Maintain schedule flexibility and float to other clinics as requested by a supervisor.
Assist other staff when not engaged with a scheduled patient to support efficient clinic operations.
Drive patient flow by updating patient status in eCW, promptly rooming patients, completing patient verification, obtaining and documenting vital signs, taking patient photos, performing leg measurements, and turning over patient rooms.
Perform focused nursing observations and promptly report changes in patient condition or abnormal findings to the physician or Advanced Practice Provider.
Reinforce provider-directed patient education regarding procedures, medications, post-procedure instructions, compression therapy, and follow-up care.
Assess patient readiness for procedures within the LPN scope of practice and communicate concerns to the provider.
Ensure procedure and exam rooms are appropriately stocked and communicate supply needs to the supply chain team.
Maintain the Two-Bin Inventory System by monitoring levels and replenishing supplies according to established processes.
Complete inventory reconciliation and submit required documentation on time.
Follow CDC and OSHA guidance for PPE, cleaning, and preparation of procedure rooms.
Document HPI, preventive screenings, and other patient information in the medical record as directed.
Accurately document nursing interventions and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
Complete consent forms accurately and obtain patient signatures before procedures.
Perform weekly and monthly autoclave maintenance, logs, and spore testing.
Process surgical instruments and designated medical equipment properly.
Actively participate in the Time Out process.
Safely assist with patient transfers.
Set up exam rooms for sterile and non-sterile procedures and assist with surgical procedures.
Maintain sterile environments and wear appropriate surgical attire to promote safety and prevent contamination.
Assist with patient positioning and skin preparation for procedures.
Prepare and administer medications as permitted by state law, provider orders, and organizational policy, and maintain accurate medication documentation.
Monitor medication and supply expiration dates and use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Demonstrate and promote UVVC's Core Values: understanding, nurturing, ingenuity, trust, excellence, and diversity.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with UVVC's Standards of Conduct.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of protected health information in accordance with UVVC policies, HIPAA, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.