Guthrie Careers-posted 3 months ago
$26 - $38/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Cortland, OH

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in our Telemetry unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is full time on day shift working three 12 hour shifts 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and every other weekend. We are a telemetry, medical/surgical floor that sees a variety of patients and diagnoses. We can accommodate up to 24 patients and can flex up to 30 depending on the hospital’s census. Our goal as a unit is to provide comprehensive, quality, patient-centered care. We use a team nursing model which supports our staff and patients by distributing the workload and allowing more face-to-face time with each patient. We encourage our staff to work at their highest scope and find that each RN/LPN team has developed a solid, safe work plan. During the day, each team can take a maximum of 8 patients. At night, teams can take up to 9 patients.

  • Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart.
  • Interviews patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
  • Writes or calls Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed.
  • Emails, faxes or calls in any insurance referrals and follows up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
  • Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA's as requested.
  • Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary.
  • Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness.
  • Orders medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
  • Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient's chart.
  • Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments.
  • Maintains infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave.
  • Prepares surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
  • Assists surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary.
  • Assesses signs and symptoms of infection and reports to surgeon and/or provider.
  • LPN license based on corresponding position location.
  • One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required.
  • Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for new caregivers.
  • Newly Increased LPN Rates for 2025.
  • Large Shift Differentials for Evening & Night Shift.
  • Medical, and Dental Insurance effective the 1st of the month following date of hire.
  • Generous PTO Package.
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Matching.
  • Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Comprehensive Orientation and Nurses Training.
  • Advancement Opportunities locally and within the Guthrie system.
  • Substantial Employee Referral Program.
  • Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family.
  • Quiet Suburban Neighborhood.
  • Free On-Site Parking.
  • Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop.
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