LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - FAMILY PRACTICE

Slocum Dickson Medical Group•Town of New Hartford, NY

1d•$25 - $37

About The Position

Provides nursing care and associated clinical duties in a medical office setting within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in New York State. Works under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, physician, or other authorized provider, and may perform additional duties at the request of the Director of Clinical Services. The role has direct interactions with patients and families, physicians and providers, coworkers, and staff from other departments and services. The nurse interviews patients and documents health history, medications, and symptoms; measures and records vital signs; conducts ordered nursing visits and minor diagnostic procedures; and provides direct patient care and ordered treatments. The role also supports examinations and procedures, appointment scheduling, communications about test results and prescriptions, patient education, clinical documentation, equipment and supply maintenance, infection control, and office operations. The position requires adherence to security, confidentiality, safety, and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

New York State Licensed Practical Nursing license and current registration.
BLS certificate required.
Ability to record and enter data accurately.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well with staff and patients in a cross-cultural setting.
Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, and reach; may need to lift up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, fax machine, and telephone.
Adequate hearing and vision to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of ambulatory-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients about their health history and document relevant information about medications and current symptoms.
Measure and accurately record vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature, pulse, and respirations.
Perform nursing visits, which may include blood pressure monitoring and ordered minor diagnostic procedures such as EKG, PFT, and peak flow, and report results to the physician or provider.
Schedule and confirm appointments according to physician policies and procedures and notify the patient service desk of schedule changes.
Provide direct patient care and perform ordered procedures within the scope of practice, including administering medications, injections, treatments, and infusions when certified.
Room and prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians or providers with examinations and procedures when requested.
Apply infection-control and safety practices; prepare and clean examination rooms and equipment in accordance with infection-control and universal-precaution standards.
Organize test results, telephone messages, and other information and provide it to the physician or provider throughout the day to support patient-care decisions.
Maintain an efficient work environment, stock examination rooms with supplies and equipment, and maintain office supplies.
Conduct monthly inspections of code-cart supplies when applicable and assigned.
Maintain and monitor patient-care equipment in accordance with quality-assurance recommendations.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records, logs, and inventories as directed.
Provide physician- or provider-directed educational materials about treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing-education programs as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director, designee, or physician/provider.
Phone in authorized prescriptions and contact patients with laboratory or diagnostic test results as directed by the physician or provider.
Float to other physician offices and cover telephones as needed at the direction of the Clinical Director or designee.
Follow SDMG security and confidentiality policies and procedures in daily work.
Demonstrate excellent customer service in communications with patients and families, coworkers, other departments, and visitors.
Handle, manipulate, or administer hazardous drugs when assigned.
Attend OSHA training during initial employee orientation and complete OSHA competency training annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.