Licensed Practical Nurse

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to guide patients through the care process and coordinate with providers to ensure high-quality, efficient care. The LPN will perform nursing services, conduct phone triage, and support care planning and scheduling to maximize unit efficiency.

Requirements include NY LPN license, 1 year of LPN experience, current CPR/AED certification, and successful completion of a medication administration proficiency exam.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in NY State.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Must pass medication administration proficiency exam.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through appointments and care process.
• Provide nursing services during care and sub-activities.
• Perform phone triage and triage emergent situations.
• Collaborate in care planning discussions with RN/MD/Providers and schedule acute care appointments.
• Maintain the flow of the Provider schedule during patient care sessions.

Skills

Patient care

Phone triage

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN license NY state

CPR & AED certification

Job description

Job Description

Supervised by a Registered Nurse or Physician, the LPN guides our patients through a seamless process to ensure that their care is of the highest quality and delivered in the most efficient manner. Directing the patients through the appointment, provisions of nursing services during care, and phone triage. Collaborates in care planning discussions, based on RN, MD or other Providers -determine urgency of care needs, triage of emergent care situations to the appropriate provider, and scheduling of acute care appointments to maximize patient care opportunities and unit efficiency. Maintains the flow of the Provider schedule during patient care sessions minimizing patient wait time whenever possible. Occasional evening and weekend may be required.

Supervised by a Registered Nurse or Physician, the LPN guides our patients through a seamless process to ensure that their care is of the highest quality and delivered in the most efficient manner. Directing the patients through the appointment, provisions of nursing services during care, and phone triage. Collaborates in care planning discussions, based on RN, MD or other Providers -determine urgency of care needs, triage of emergent care situations to the appropriate provider, and scheduling of acute care appointments to maximize patient care opportunities and unit efficiency. Maintains the flow of the Provider schedule during patient care sessions minimizing patient wait time whenever possible. Occasional evening and weekend may be required.

Range

Range: $26.75-$33.52/hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

18970BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Nurses

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

40

Job Requirements

Fulfilled the requirements to be a Licensed Practical Nurse in NY State. Minimum one year of LPN experience. Outpatient primary care and/or pediatric (if applicable) experience preferred. New York State licensed practical nurse. Current American Heart Association CPR and AED certification. Must successfully pass medication administration proficiency exam.