Licensed Practical Nurse - OB/GYN - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Corning, NY

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians with duties necessary to support the needs of the OB/GYN practice, working within and to the maximum scope of the LPN license. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, documenting patient information, supporting providers with prescriptions and referrals, administering medications, maintaining exam and procedure rooms, and assisting with office and operating-room procedures when necessary. The LPN also performs clinical and administrative duties that support departmental operations and patient care.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a healthcare field is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations or treatment by recording height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, allergies, and medication history in the chart.
• Write or call in prescriptions after obtaining authorization from the surgeon or provider, and document them in the patient chart.
• Email, fax, or call in insurance referrals and provide referral numbers to specialists when requested.
• Support smooth departmental operations by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and medical office assistants as requested.
• Answer telephone calls, screen them according to urgency and need, and perform other clerical duties as necessary.
• Train on and maintain proficiency with computer equipment and requested computer programs.
• Maintain exam and procedure rooms, ensure supplies are available, and keep rooms orderly and clean.
• Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
• Administer prescribed injections and medications and record them in patient charts.
• Route patients to ancillary testing or follow-up appointments and enter laboratory testing as requested.
• Read and review pathology results with patients.
• Set up and take down sterile fields.
• Prepare surgical trays for procedures as needed.
• Assist surgeons with operative procedures in the office and operating room when necessary.
• Maintain infection-control measures, including cleaning surgical equipment and using the autoclave.
• Perform autoclave sterilization and, based on 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.
• Perform other duties appropriate to LPN licensure.
• Attend new-employee orientation and mandatory organizational events, including in-services, classes, and training.
• Comply with Guthrie's dress-code policy.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and contribute to department and office goals.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified LPNs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Generous paid time off accrual beginning on Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,500 per year after 90 days.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate company match.
• Employee wellness programs and caregiver support resources.

What This Job Offers

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