Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Practical Nurse - Multispecialty Practice - Queens Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

7d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care as delegated and under the supervision of a provider and/or clinical supervisors. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse will contribute to care planning and help create a therapeutic environment that supports healing and recovery. This is your opportunity to grow in a collaborative setting, make a difference in patients’ lives, and be part of a team committed to excellence in care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
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.