Per Diem LPN - NYU Langone Dialysis Center - Mineola - Outpatient Dialysis

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. We are a major regional healthcare resource committed to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values, creating a space where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. This role is for a Per Diem LPN at the NYU Langone Dialysis Center in Mineola, focusing on Acute Dialysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating safe, therapeutic, and age-appropriate patient care within their scope of practice. The LPN will prioritize the patient and family, incorporating their unique needs into the care delivery process. Collaboration within a multidisciplinary health team is essential to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes. The role involves performing various clinical and clerical duties, adhering to hospital policies, federal, state, and local regulations, and diligently observing HIPAA guidelines. The LPN will also perform other duties as related to the specialty.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent Technical Diploma
• Graduate of accredited school of licensed practical nursing
• 0 - 1 year nursing experience working in a hospital, ambulatory, private practice or home health care setting preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Completes documentation reflecting multidisciplinary coordination. Documents teaching/learning needs of patients and families while on program and in preparation for discharge. Evaluates and documents patient's response to nursing and multidisciplinary team interventions, including patient/family teaching. Evaluates patient's clinical status and attempts satisfactory resolution of patient clinical issues at point of care prior to escalating issues. Takes action to optimize achievement of patient outcomes. Participates in identification, investigation and resolution of actual and/or potential risk management /quality care/ethical issues. Addresses patient issues following established communication hierarchy.
• Evaluates patient progress toward health goals and modifies critical path or plan or care accordingly. Interacts and collaborates with other members of health team to identify specific patient needs. Initiates appropriate interventions to amend identified variances from plan of care. Documents patient and family response to interventions and collaborate with the RN to modify the plan of care as needed. Provides direct patient care which includes but not limited to utilizing WUH policy/procedures, patient care guidelines, physician s orders etc. Incorporates standards of practice, clinical pathways, age-specific guidelines and patient care guidelines into plan of care.
• Recognizes and responds to issues that may cause problems and/or refers issues to the RN; utilizes the escalation policy. Recognizes the family as defined by the patient and incorporates the principles of family centered care in daily practice. Identifies patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care; escalates issues as required. Consistently verifies and documents patient advance care directives for assigned patients. Maintains open channels of communication through intra and inter shift reporting. Utilizes appropriate communication in all interactions; demonstrates proper telephone etiquette. Actively participates in maintaining a clean, safe, therapeutic environment, including security of patient belongings. Responds to emergency situations as appropriate. Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational. Is cognizant of HEICS plan and participates in implementing plan as required.
• Obtains prior authorization for medication from patient s insurance company as needed Obtains referrals for patient tests ordered by MD as per patient's insurance requirements. Maintains exam room for necessary supplies, cleanliness.
• Processes medication orders and refills through the Workflow system. Verifies dosage and medication using various tools progress notes, Clarity, physician or contacting patient if necessary. Enters comments and your initials in Workflow when receiving verbal approval from a physician to refill a prescription.
• Identifies patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care. If patient expresses dissatisfaction, implements conflict resolution skills and addresses issues with plan of care. Assess and documents patient/family advance care directives and Rights and Responsibilities if indicated. Establishes collaborative and collegial relationships with health care team members.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED