Hiring for LPN / LVN in Syracuse ,NY

SAGE GROUP•City of Syracuse, NY

44d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for LPNs with Emergency Department (ED) experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in placing IVs and performing phlebotomy. This role requires flexibility in working evenings and nights, with a commitment of 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift. You will be expected to work every other weekend and some holidays. The position involves performing a majority of patient care functions in an acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision, including greeting patients, preparing them for exams, assisting with procedures, administering injections, and maintaining clinical areas. You will also be involved in administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, contacting insurance companies for authorizations, and obtaining referrals from primary care physicians. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is strongly desired. The role includes implementing nursing care activities as per the nursing care plan, observing and reporting patient responses to treatments, and participating in nursing unit management activities.

Requirements

Current New York State license
Able to be certified/re-certified in CPR
Minimum of 1 year of experience required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team

Nice To Haves

ED experience
Prior experience in an inpatient setting preferred
Experience using Electronic Medical Records strongly desired

Responsibilities

Place IVs
Perform phlebotomy
Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, and prepare for exams
Provide routine assistance during exams
Set up trays for injections
Measure and record patient progress
Take and record vital signs
Assist with general office duties, reception, and appointment scheduling
File and prepare charts
Contact insurance companies to obtain authorizations for procedures
Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals
Assist physicians in patient care
Maintain exam rooms and all clinical areas
Administer injections and assist with other procedures
Implement nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse as outlined in the nursing care plan
Observe and report patient responses to treatments
Participate in activities related to nursing unit management