License Practical Nurse (LPN) OBGYN
About The Position
New York Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support its OBGYN practice in Smithtown, NY. The LPN helps deliver compassionate, evidence-based patient care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role includes preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting with gynecologic examinations and procedures, providing patient education, collecting clinical information and specimens, administering medications, and supporting front-office and administrative workflows. The schedule is five 8.5-hour days, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Starting pay is $32.50 per hour.
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 NYH location for patient care needs.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
- Record patient interviews, medical histories, chief complaints, vital signs, weight, and changes in medical history.
- Provide patient education about medications, disease management, home treatments, special diets, and treatment plans.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and help ensure they are prepared for exams and procedures.
- Set up procedural spaces and sterilize instruments for gynecologic procedures and examinations.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Maintain medical inventory and place orders for materials as needed.
- Assist with transitioning hard-copy records to digital format.
- Manage the physician inbox and prioritize tasks assigned through ONCO EMR.
- Answer phone calls, greet patients, and help create a welcoming environment.
- Clean and prepare examination rooms before appointments.
- Perform basic laboratory tests and assist with phlebotomy and collection of other laboratory specimens.
- Prepare and administer injections.
- Administer and document medications under a physician’s order, following the five medication rights.
Benefits
- Health insurance beginning on day one.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- 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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