Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Bronx- $2500 SIGN ON BONUS

United Vein & Vascular Centers•New York, NY

9h•$38 - $40

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care across UVVC clinics, working under the direction of a physician, Advanced Practice Provider, or Registered Nurse where applicable. The role supports patient flow by promptly rooming patients; updating visit status in the electronic health record; verifying patient identity; collecting and documenting vital signs, focused nursing observations, patient photographs, and leg measurements; and completing clinical documentation, including HPI, screenings, and consents. The LPN prepares, stocks, and turns over exam and procedure rooms; sets up sterile and non-sterile procedures; participates in the Time Out process; and assists clinicians with patient positioning, skin preparation, sterile technique, medication preparation, and medication administration as permitted by state law and organizational policy. The LPN maintains infection prevention and safety standards in accordance with CDC and OSHA guidelines and protects patient privacy under HIPAA. The position also supports clinical care through instrument processing, autoclave maintenance, inventory reconciliation, medication and supply management, patient education, and reinforcement of provider instructions. The LPN completes required education and competency validation, follows standard operating procedures, remains flexible to float between clinic locations, and supports team members to promote efficient clinic operations and exceptional patient care. UVVC’s New York Market is expected to launch in early 2027. This role requires travel out of state for up to four weeks in one of UVVC’s existing markets. Compensation is listed as $38–$40 USD, with total compensation based on experience and potentially including base salary, bonuses, and other incentive pay. The position also advertises a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
Current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain it within 60 days.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Dependability and ability to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in ambulatory care, vascular, surgical, procedural, or physician practice settings.
Experience assisting with sterile procedures and medication preparation.

Responsibilities

Complete ongoing education and assigned competencies in the learning management system before their due dates.
Follow administrative and clinical standard operating procedures.
Maintain schedule flexibility and float to clinics other than the home location as requested by a supervisor.
Assist other staff members when not engaged with a scheduled patient to support effective clinic operations.
Support efficient patient flow by updating patient status in eCW, promptly rooming patients, verifying patients, collecting and documenting vital signs, taking patient photographs, performing leg measurements, and turning over rooms.
Perform focused nursing observations and promptly report changes in patient condition or abnormal findings to the physician or Advanced Practice Provider.
Reinforce provider-directed patient education regarding procedures, medications, post-procedure instructions, compression therapy, and follow-up care.
Assess patient readiness for procedures within the LPN scope of practice and communicate concerns to the provider.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms are appropriately stocked and communicate supply needs to the supply chain team.
Monitor and replenish inventory through the Two-Bin Inventory System.
Complete inventory reconciliation activities and submit required documentation on time.
Follow CDC guidelines and OSHA standards for PPE, cleaning, and room preparation.
Document HPI, preventative screenings, and other patient information in the medical record as directed.
Accurately document nursing interventions and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
Complete consent forms accurately and obtain patient signatures before procedures.
Perform weekly and monthly autoclave maintenance, maintain logs, and complete spore testing processes.
Properly process surgical instruments and designated medical equipment.
Actively participate in the Time Out process.
Safely assist with patient transfers.
Set up exam rooms for sterile and non-sterile procedures and assist with surgical procedures.
Maintain sterile environments and wear appropriate surgical attire to promote patient safety and prevent contamination.
Assist with patient positioning and skin preparation for procedures.
Prepare and administer medications as permitted by state law, provider orders, and organizational policy, and maintain accurate medication documentation.
Monitor medication and supply expiration dates and use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Demonstrate and promote UVVC’s core values: understanding, nurturing, ingenuity, trust, excellence, and diversity.
Follow the Standards of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of protected health information in accordance with UVVC policies, HIPAA, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.