LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine (JC Pavillion) - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Johnson City, NY

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians with duties that support the needs of the practice, working within and to the maximum scope of the LPN license. The position is in Internal Medicine at JC Pavillion and is full time. It may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 ($7,500 for those with less than one year of experience) for eligible candidates. The pay range is $22.24–$34.70 per hour, depending on applicable experience.

The LPN prepares patients for examinations and treatment, collects and records vital signs and patient history, reconciles medication lists, administers prescribed medications and injections, and supports follow-up care and referrals. The role also supports clinical and office operations, maintains exam and procedure rooms and supplies, assists with surgical procedures, and follows infection-control and sterilization procedures.

Requirements

• Must hold an LPN license in the state of practice.
• Basic knowledge of medications, including side effects and contraindications.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Proficiency in autoclave sterilization processes.
• Knowledge and proficiency in dressing changes and suture removal.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a healthcare field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to exam rooms; prepare them for examinations or treatment; collect and record height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, allergies, patient history, and medication reconciliation as requested.
• Write or call in prescriptions after obtaining authorization from the surgeon or provider, and document them in the patient’s chart.
• Email, fax, or call in insurance referrals and provide referral numbers to specialists when requested.
• Help maintain smooth departmental operations by covering for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and MOAs as requested; answer and screen telephone calls; and perform clerical functions as necessary.
• Train in and maintain proficiency with computer equipment and programs as requested.
• Maintain exam and procedure rooms, ensure supplies are available, and keep rooms orderly and clean; order medications or clinical supplies as requested.
• Administer prescribed injections and medications and record them in patient charts.
• Direct patients to ancillary testing or follow-up appointments after examinations, and enter laboratory testing as requested.
• Read and review pathology results with patients.
• Set up and dismantle sterile fields; prepare surgical trays; and assist surgeons with office and operating-room procedures when necessary.
• Maintain infection-control measures, including cleaning surgical equipment and using an autoclave; perform autoclave sterilization and, where required by departmental equipment, high-level disinfection.
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal; assess signs and symptoms of infection and report them to the surgeon or provider.
• Follow hepatitis checks and protocols to protect the surgeon, patient, and nurse.
• Attend new employee orientation and required organizational events, including in-services, classes, and training.
• Follow Guthrie’s dress code policy and attend and participate in department meetings, contributing to department and office goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are appropriate to LPN licensure.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000; candidates with less than one year of experience may qualify for $7,500.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed