Staff Licensed Practical Nurse

The Brooklyn Hospital Center • New York, NY

31d

About The Position

The Staff Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the supervision and guidance of the Nurse Manager, participates in the multi-disciplinary care and treatment to patients, and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. Functions within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Office of Professions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree
• At least two (2) years of experience
• Prior experience in an outpatient medical office setting
• Recent venipuncture and IV access experience

Responsibilities

• Participates in the multi-disciplinary care and treatment to patients.
• Provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff.
• Manages visit lists and prioritizes patients.
• Interprets vital signs.
• Performs venipuncture properly.
• Assesses whether treatments have been authorized by insurance and escalates to appropriate parties when insurance authorization is required.
• Escalates any financial related concerns from the patients.
• Communicates pertinent information with interdisciplinary team (MD, fellows, medical students, RNs, front desk).

What This Job Offers

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