Staff Licensed Practical Nurse

The Brooklyn Hospital Center • New York, NY

11h

About The Position

The Staff Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the supervision and guidance
of the Nurse Manager, participates in the multi-disciplinary care and treatment
to patients, and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the
professional medical and other staff.

Functions within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York
State Office of Professions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Able to manage visit lists and prioritize patients
• Can take interpret vital signs
• Ability to perform venipuncture properly
• Ability to assess whether treatments have been authorized by insurance and escalating to appropriate parties when insurance authorization is required.
• Ability to escalate any financial related concerns from the patients
• Communicate pertinent information with interdisciplinary team (MD, fellows, medical students, RNs, front desk

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree
• At least two (2) years of experience
• Prior experience in an outpatient medical office setting
• Recent venipuncture and IV access experience

Responsibilities

• Participates in the multi-disciplinary care and treatment to patients
• Provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff
• Manage visit lists and prioritize patients
• Take interpret vital signs
• Perform venipuncture properly
• Assess whether treatments have been authorized by insurance and escalating to appropriate parties when insurance authorization is required.
• Escalate any financial related concerns from the patients
• Communicate pertinent information with interdisciplinary team (MD, fellows, medical students, RNs, front desk

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED