Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology

OneOncology • Riverhead, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to support its Urology team in Riverhead, New York. The LPN provides patient care and clinical support, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, prepares procedural and examination spaces, and records patient information. The role also includes patient education, medication administration, basic laboratory work, phlebotomy support, inventory and records assistance, and front-office responsibilities. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Current New York State LPN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• IV competency.
• Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and 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.
• Record patient vital signs, weight, medical-history changes, interview information, history, and chief complaint.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
• Educate patients about medications, disease management, home treatments, special diets, and treatment plans.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and help create a welcoming environment.
• 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 via ONCO EMR.
• Answer phone calls and greet patients as part of front-office duties.
• Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient 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 1.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed