Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice - Part Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Corning, NY

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists the physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice, working within and to the maximum scope of the LPN license. The role supports patient care and the day-to-day operation of the practice, including clinical procedures, documentation, referrals, room preparation, and administrative tasks.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. The stated pay range is $22.24–$34.70 per hour.

Requirements

• LPN license in the state of practice.
• One year of experience in a healthcare field is preferred but not required.

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 vital signs and other requested testing.
• Interview patients to obtain medical history and allergies, reconcile medication lists, and document information in the chart as requested.
• 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 follow up with referral numbers when requested.
• Help maintain smooth departmental operations by covering 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 functions as necessary.
• Train in 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 the patient chart.
• Route patients for 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, and assist the surgeon with office or operating-room procedures when necessary.
• Maintain infection-control measures, including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of an autoclave; perform high-level disinfection when required by departmental equipment.
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal, assess signs and symptoms of infection, and report findings to the surgeon or provider.
• Follow hepatitis checks and protocols to protect the surgeon, patient, and nurse.
• Attend new-employee orientation, mandatory organizational events and training, and departmental meetings; contribute to department and office goals.
• Comply with Guthrie’s dress code policy and perform other duties appropriate to LPN licensure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Generous PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed