Practice LPN

Catholic Health System • Stony Brook, NY

4d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The LPN assists in the design and oversight of efficient patient flow and upholds an environment of patient safety and satisfaction. This is a Nephrology Physician Practice.

Requirements

• Successful completion of LPN course from an accredited school.
• Current licensure as LPN in New York State.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience required.
• BLS training and Current Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• EMR/EPIC experience preferred.
• Nephrology Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a liaison between the patient, physician, and practice manager and administrating exam facilities, medical records, and tasks associated with patient care.
• Performs EKG, Spirometry, PFT's, and other testing falling within the department's scope of practice.
• Organize patient chart, ensuring that necessary documentation is in place.
• Performs complex specimen collection including, but not limited to: phlebotomy, wound cultures and finger sticks.
• Demonstrates competency in the administration of subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous drugs, and venipuncture technique.
• Provides nebulizer treatment, throat cultures, urinalysis, and other office based laboratory testing.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and over telephone, fax and computer communication.
• Ability to communicate in a tactful, diplomatic way.
• Ability to handle information with strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• This is a Nephrology Physician Practice.

Benefits

• Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

What This Job Offers

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