Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

UNION: 1199

Shift: Monday-Friday

9am-5pm

Alternating Saturdays

Duties will include:

• Assisting the physician in treatments and procedures
• Monitoring of patient's vital signs, patient intake and output, and recording patient history
• Reports data relating to patient's health status to the appropriate clinical staff
• Identifies patient goals, communicates, and collaborates with clinical team to support patient care plan
• Administration of medication, injections, and functions in the scope of the license
• Cleaning of equipment in patient care areas
• Maintain patient care rooms to ensure they are kept clean, and supplies are well stocked.
• Maintain records of patient activities and observations
• Submit records to the appropriate clinical staff regarding patient's condition
• Assist with scheduling patients, authorizations and referrals to support office staff as needed
• Cross-cover multiple practices as needed
• Rooming patients
• Overseeing patient flow

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High level of organization
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task - Excellent written and oral communication
• Knowledge of the insurance process
• High level of professionalism
• Flexible and team-oriented - Attention to detail and quality
• Ambulatory practice experience - PREFERRED

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current NY State LPN License and Registration
• BLS Certification