Licensed Practical Nurse

CENTRAL NEW YORK CARDIOLOGY PC•City of Utica, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Central New York Cardiology is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a team member, you will be responsible for helping us provide high-quality care to our patients with cardiac conditions by working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

LPN ~ active license
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Proficient in electronic medical record keeping
Self starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Providing nursing care and associated clinical duties and responsibilities in a medical office setting under the direction of the supervising registered nurse, midlevel providers, and physicians.
Rooming patients in exam rooms to be seen by practitioners in a timely manner. Thoroughly interviews patients regarding their health history, surgeries, tests/procedures, and documents pertinent information about medications and present symptoms. Accurately measures and records vital signs and EKG monitoring as designated per physician/provider order and reports results for assessment. All information is documented appropriately into Electronic Health Record.
Completes patient triage and determines priorities of care based on physical and safety needs. Takes patient’s phone calls regarding all aspects of their medical care including authorized medication refills, test results, physician orders and lab work, physician questions, health problems and education, etc. Communicates effectively with physicians about changes in patient’s status and symptomatology.
Practices principles of infection control and safety using standard precautions; prepares and cleans exam rooms and equipment.
Accurately completes necessary patient forms including medication prior authorizations, disability claims, and FMLA forms.
Provides educational materials to patients regarding treatment, health promotion and disease prevention as directed by the physician/provider.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions and communications verbal and written with patients and their families, co-workers and visitors.