Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Practical Nurse - Urology - Queens Medical Group
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the healthcare network of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Many of our physicians in Queens are also on the faculty of the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine. We are committed to providing you and your family with advanced, compassionate care close to home. Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Practical Nurse - Urology - Queens Medical Group Join Queens Medical Group’s Urology team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and play a vital role in delivering specialized care to patients with urologic conditions. Under the supervision of a provider and/or clinical supervisors, you will assist with procedures, patient education, and ongoing care management. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative setting and make a difference in patients’ lives.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current Licensure and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State
- BLS Certification with American Heart Association
- Knowledge in Principles of infection control, performance improvements and delegation
Nice To Haves
- At least one-year of experience as an LPN
- Previous experience in an outpatient setting
Responsibilities
- Observes and records progress, symptoms, reactions, complaints, interventions in the EMR as appropriate.
- Reports changes in patients’ condition to provider.
- May assist office with answering incoming calls.
- Gathers appropriate data for providers from patient prior to call hand off.
- Contacts patients as delegated by provider to advise them of test results and/or relays physician instructions
- Administers medication per scope and training as delegated by Nurse Coordinator or select healthcare provider
- Provides direct patient care with scope and as delegated by nurse clinician or health care provider such as ear irrigation, vaccine and medication administration, wound care and suture/staple removal
- Patient Education: Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventative care.
- Instructs patients on correct medication self-administration; provides educational materials as needed
- Performs other job-related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
