LPN - Per Diem - Ambulatory Services

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

10d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per-Diem LPN position within Ambulatory Services. The role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, preparing patients for examinations, obtaining specimens, and assisting physicians with treatments and procedures. The position emphasizes fostering efficient patient throughput, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining an organized environment. The LPN will also demonstrate proficiency in specific procedures like cast removal and suture removal, while maintaining sensitivity to cultural and religious diversity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
Current NY State LPN license and registration
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (Registration, Radiology, Physician Practice Management, Physical Therapy)
Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for examinations, reviewing patient statuses and assisting in obtaining patient data.
Obtain PCR nasal swabs for pre-surgical patients
Support the Pre-Surgical Screening program by assisting nurses and obtaining vital signs, lab specimens (venipuncture) and EKG’s.
Preparing specimens for the lab and ensuring hand-off to courier
Foster efficient patient throughput, deliver excellent customer service, and establish and maintain an organized professional environment.
Assist the physician in treatments and procedures and ensure physician orders are completed in a timely manner.
Demonstrate proficiency in cast removal, suture and staple removal, and application of off the shelf braces.
Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.
Participate in our supportive and team-oriented environment.