LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care (Medical/Surgical 2S) - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the needs of the practice by assisting physicians and working within the maximum scope of the LPN license. This role involves preparing patients for examinations and treatment, supporting providers with clinical and administrative tasks, assisting with procedures, and maintaining safe, clean clinical spaces. The position may assist surgeons with operative procedures in the office and Operating Room if necessary. The role also includes participating in required orientation, training, and department meetings, complying with Guthrie’s dress code policy, and contributing to department and office goals. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates ($7,500 for candidates with less than one year of experience). Pay is $27.00–$39.27 per hour, dependent on years of applicable LPN experience.

Requirements

LPN license corresponding to the position location.
One year of experience in a healthcare field is preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of medications, including side effects and contraindications.
Basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
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.

Responsibilities

Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations or treatment by obtaining and recording measurements, vital signs, additional testing, allergies, and medication history 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.
Support smooth departmental operations by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and medical office assistants as requested; answer and screen telephone calls and perform clerical functions.
Train in and maintain proficiency with computer equipment and programs as requested.
Prepare and maintain examination and procedure rooms, ensure supplies are available, and order medications or clinical supplies as requested.
Administer prescribed injections and medications and record them in the patient’s chart.
Route patients for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments, including blood work and X-rays, and enter laboratory testing as requested.
Read and review pathology results with patients.
Set up and take down sterile fields; prepare surgical trays; and assist surgeons with operative procedures in the office or Operating Room when necessary.
Maintain infection-control measures, including cleaning surgical equipment and using the autoclave; perform autoclave sterilization.
Perform dressing changes and suture removal; assess signs and symptoms of infection and report them to the surgeon or provider.
Perform hepatitis checks and follow protocols to protect the surgeon, patient, and nurse.
Perform other duties appropriate to LPN licensure.
Attend new employee orientation and required 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.