LPN / LVN

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies•Newburgh, NY

23d•$20 - $33

About The Position

The LPN / LVN performs nursing care that supports the assessment, promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients’ health and wellness. The role provides patient-facing care in a medical office, including obtaining vital signs and patient histories, assisting doctors with procedures and emergencies, administering immunizations and injections, and educating patients. The position may rotate between working in the office and remote/telework, and the job must be U.S.-based. The employee works with nursing and front-office staff and may be cross-trained in other functional areas. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires protecting sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position involves extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds. It also involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited practical or technical school of nursing.
L.P.N. licensure required.
Active CPR certification required.
Ability to perform pediatric vital signs and obtain patient histories.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology and children’s immunization requirements.
Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a medical office setting preferred.
Computer knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure rooms and instruments are clean and ready for patient use.
Obtain patients’ vital signs.
Ensure patient histories are complete, including immunization records, medication allergies, and birth weight.
Summarize patient complaints, document needed immunizations, and review prior visits to determine follow-up plans as needed.
Assist doctors with necessary procedures.
Make patient and prescription calls as needed.
Perform sensory screening as needed.
Complete necessary patient paperwork, such as school and medication forms.
Contact hospitals to obtain needed laboratory and X-ray results.
Contact insurance companies to obtain authorizations for procedures.
Complete referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval.
Set up home therapies for patients.
Teach patients as needed, including breathing treatments and newborn care.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff.
Attend necessary meetings to stay current on protocol and procedure changes.
Work with nursing and front-office staff to support optimal patient care.
Assist the doctor in emergency situations.
Keep expiration dates current on sample medications and formulas.
Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current.
Administer immunizations and medication injections.
Follow OSHA and safety requirements for rooms and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-training in other functional areas.
Adhere to organizational information security policies and protect sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI, in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations.