Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology
About The Position
New York Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support its urology practice in Riverhead, New York. The role contributes to patient care through preparing patients and procedural spaces, assisting physicians with exams and procedures, performing routine screenings and basic lab work, and providing patient education. The LPN also supports medication administration, clinical documentation, inventory management, medical-record digitization, physician inbox tasks, and front-office duties. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The starting pay is $32 per hour.
Requirements
- Current New York State LPN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- IV competency.
- Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs).
- Reliable transportation to any NYH location for patient-care needs.
Responsibilities
- Set up procedural spaces and sterilize instruments for urologic procedures.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Record vital signs, weight, changes in medical history, patient interview information, history, and chief complaint.
- Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
- Educate patients about medications, disease management, home treatments, special diets, and treatment plans.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and respond to patient inquiries.
- Help maintain medical inventory and place orders for supplies as needed.
- Assist with transitioning hard-copy records to digital format.
- Manage the physician inbox and prioritize tasks assigned through ONCO EMR.
- Answer phone calls and greet patients as part of front-office support.
- Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments.
- Perform basic lab tests and assist with phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
- Prepare and administer injections.
- Administer and document medications under a physician’s order, following the five medication rights.
Benefits
- Health insurance beginning on Day 1
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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