Licensed Practical Nurse, FGP - Huntington

NYU Langone Health • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Faculty Group Practice in Huntington. The LPN assists the RN in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient-care tasks in accordance with the New York State LPN scope of practice and NYU Langone Health policy. The role provides competent, safe, compassionate care and supports patients navigating health maintenance, illness, hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic testing.

The LPN collects patient health information, checks and records vital signs, obtains weights and electrocardiograms, and performs blood collection and other assigned clinical tasks. These may include phlebotomy, finger-stick point-of-care testing with certification, medication administration, vaccinations, injections, patch placement, and assisting with procedures, as permitted by the LPN scope of practice. The LPN supports patient flow, prepares charts and relevant test results for providers, communicates with patients and the care team, and documents patient-related functions appropriately.

The position also contributes to quality and performance improvement, patient safety, clinical compliance, professional development, and a positive patient experience. The LPN is expected to uphold NYU Langone Health’s mission, vision, values, and Faculty Group Practice service principles while working collaboratively with patients, colleagues, providers, and site management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an LPN program.
• Current New York State LPN licensure and registration.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team environment focused on a positive patient-care experience.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and aural acuity sufficient to perform the responsibilities.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient-centered quality and performance improvement programs.
• Maintain current LPN knowledge and competence and participate in professional growth and development.
• Support NYU Langone Health’s mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives.
• Systematically and continuously collect patient healthcare data using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
• Enforce NYU Langone Health and Faculty Group Practice policies, procedures, and standards, including HIPAA and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate unit activities to support patient care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Obtain patient vital signs, weights, electrocardiograms, and blood samples as needed.
• Administer medications, including injections, in accordance with clinical guidelines and the New York State LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, escort patients, and ensure charts and relevant test results are available for physicians.
• Use current patient-centered evidence-based practices and applicable research in providing care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and promote collegial relationships.
• Assist patients and communicate with licensed providers regarding prescription renewals.
• Perform and properly document patient-related functions as directed by a licensed provider or RN, within the LPN scope of practice; these may include medication administration, vaccinations, injections, patch placement, and procedure setup or assistance.
• Communicate respectfully with patients about their care and treatment, and interact efficiently with medical staff and professionally with support staff.
• Serve as a support and resource for nursing staff and providers.
• Incorporate NYU Langone Medical Center service standards into assigned responsibilities and function as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
• Support patient safety initiatives and reporting, maintain clinical in-baskets, and close encounters in a timely manner.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of patients of different ages and cultural groups in care activities.
• Complete annual competencies, including fire safety, hazardous waste, Medsled, and HIPAA compliance.
• Uphold NYU Langone Health’s mission, vision, and values as a Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador and promote an excellent patient experience.
• Apply the Faculty Group Practice CARES service principles: Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally, state name and role, and explain care or interaction steps as appropriate.
• Work with colleagues and site management to provide positive experiences and timely resolutions to patient inquiries in person, by phone, or through electronic messaging.
• Anticipate patient needs, participate in service recovery using the LEARN model, and escalate issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Share opportunities to improve patient experience and access with appropriate leadership.
• Partner with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and a positive patient experience.
• Help ensure practice staff understand the Access Agreement gold-standard principles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed