Licensed Practical Nurse - NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group

NYU Langone Health • Huntington, NY

9h • $72,976 - $72,976 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, it is deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. NYU Langone Health prioritizes equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive by embracing individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Faculty Group Practice (FGP) at Huntington. The FGP LPN will support the Registered Nurse (RN) in patient and family care by performing assigned patient care tasks within the scope of practice for an LPN in New York State and NYU Langone Health policy. The role emphasizes providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges patients face during health maintenance, illness, hospitalization, or procedures. Key duties include taking vital signs, recording medical history, and performing specific patient care tasks such as phlebotomy, point-of-care testing (finger stick with certification), and electrocardiograms.

Requirements

• Graduate of LPN program with current NYS OP LPN licensure and registration.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities needed also required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks, in accordance with the NYS LPN scope of practice and NYULH policy.
• Provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by health maintenance, illness, hospitalization, undergoing procedures, or diagnostic testing.
• Checks vital signs, records a patient's medical history, and utilizes specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, point of care testing via finger stick, with certification, and electrocardiograms.
• Participates in patient-centered quality and performance improvement programs consistent with service and departmental programs.
• Acquires and maintains current LPN knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities.
• Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of NYULH.
• Collects patient healthcare data systematically and on an ongoing basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
• Enforces adherence to NYULH and FGP policies and procedures and standards including but not limited to HIPAA, Compliance, Human Resources, etc.
• Participates in the coordination of unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development.
• Obtains patient vital signs, weights, EKGs as needed. Performs blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.
• Administers medications, including injections in accordance with NYUMC clinical guidelines and NYS Scope of Practice.
• Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients.
• Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient.
• Maintains an awareness of current patient-centered evidence-based practices and uses knowledge of applicable research data in the provision of patient care.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
• Assists patients and communicates with licensed providers to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Performs patient-related functions as directed by the Licensed Provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN), and documents properly. These may include medication administration, vaccination, other injections, and patch placement, set up and/or assist for procedure.
• Communicates directly with patients regarding their care or treatment using appropriate terminology and respectful manner.
• Interacts with medical staff efficiently.
• Interacts with support staff professionally.
• Serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and providers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYUMC Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting.
• Ensures clinical in-baskets are maintained and encounters are closed within a timely manner.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Completes annual competencies such as Fire Safety, Hazardous Waste, Medsled, HIPPA compliance, etc.
• Serves as an NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission, vision, and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience during every encounter.
• Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off).
• Greets patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone, or via electronic messaging.
• Proactively anticipates patient needs, and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership as appropriate.
• Shares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity to improve patient experience and patient access with appropriate leadership (i.e., ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.).
• Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.
• Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree