LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Slocum Dickson Medical Group • New Hartford, NY

286d • $22 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and associated clinical duties in a medical office setting under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), physician, or other authorized provider. The LPN assists or performs other duties as requested by the Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

• Must possess a New York State license and current registration for Licensed Practical Nursing.
• One to two years' experience in ambulatory care preferred.
• BLS certificate required.
• Must be able to record and enter data accurately.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication in a clear, concise manner.
• Must be able to work well with staff and patients in a cross-cultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients regarding their health history and documents pertinent information about medications and present symptoms.
• Accurately measures and records vital signs as designated by the physician/provider.
• Performs nursing visits which may include blood pressure monitoring and minor diagnostic procedures per physician/provider order and reports results to physician/provider for assessment.
• Schedules and confirms appointments according to physician's policies and procedures; notifies patient service desk of schedule changes.
• Performs direct patient care and procedures within the scope of practice as ordered by physician/provider including administering medication, injections, treatments and infusions.
• Rooms and prepares patients for examination. Assists physician/provider with all examinations and procedures when requested.
• Practices principles of infection control and safety; prepares and cleans exam rooms and equipment.
• Organizes reports results, telephone messages, or other information and provides information to the physician/provider.
• Organizes and maintains an efficient work environment; stocks exam rooms with sufficient supplies and equipment.
• Conducts monthly inspections of code cart supplies as applicable and assigned.
• Maintains and monitors patient care equipment in accordance with quality assurance recommendations.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in the patient's medical record, logs, or inventory as directed.
• Provides educational materials to patients regarding treatment, health promotion and disease prevention.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services training and continuing education programs.
• Phones in authorized prescriptions and contacts patients with results of lab and/or diagnostic testing.
• May float to other physician's offices and cover telephones as needed.
• Adheres to all SDMG Security and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions and communications with patients and their families, co-workers, and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be responsible for the handling, manipulating and or administering of hazardous drugs.
• Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed