Licensed Practical Nurse

Wmchealth; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmchealth in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient-focused care across inpatient, clinic, and outpatient settings under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring, assisting with examinations, injections, charting, and coordinating referrals; requires NY LPN license and CPR/BCLS; proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of nursing experience and a graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current New York State LPN license.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, and record patient data and perform EKGs.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures, including draws and injections.
• Triaging patients and managing referrals and insurance authorizations.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide health education to patients and families.
• Safely administer prescribed medications per policy.
• Follow infection control procedures and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

LPN program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements and perform EKGs.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, procedures, draws blood, places lab orders, and proposes medications and scans.
• Triaging patients.
• Monitoring and handling Cerner clinical pool and provider messages.
• Administering injections
• Planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care – delegate as necessary.
• Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures and treatments.
• Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
• Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
• Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
• Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.
• Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.

Licenses / Certifications

Current New York State LPN license.

Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.

Other

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)