Center for Perioperative Medicine (CPM Clinic) - LPN 2

University of Rochester•Whitpain Township, PA

1d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Perioperative Medicine is seeking a motivated LPN to support preoperative patient care coordination and workflow management. This role partners with surgeons, anesthesia, APPs, specialty teams, and external facilities to help support patients through the surgical preparation process. Responsibilities include coordinating testing and follow-up appointments, communicating with interdisciplinary teams, reinforcing patient education and provider instructions, addressing barriers to care through escalation to the appropriate RN or provider, and supporting cross coverage of the anticoagulation management program. Candidates must have strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Attention to detail
Collaborative, patient-centered approach

Responsibilities

Remains accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients in an outpatient setting.
Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system.
Works as a team member and assists other staff members with implementing patient care.
Assumes responsibility of care for assigned patients under the direction of the co-assigned RN or MD.
Participates in the plan of care, implements appropriate nursing interventions, and contributes to patient/family education through collection of data, interdisciplinary team collaboration, documentation and excellent communication.
Coordinates testing and follow-up appointments.
Communicates with interdisciplinary teams.
Reinforces patient education and provider instructions.
Addresses barriers to care through escalation to the appropriate RN or provider.
Supports cross coverage of the anticoagulation management program.