Licensed Practical Nurse

2302 Highland Medical, P.C.; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust compensation package

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

2302 Highland Medical, P.C. in West Nyack is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional nursing care to patients. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and patient education.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an associate degree in nursing, and experience in a medical office or hospital setting. A competitive compensation package and medical benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of work experience as an LPN in a hospital or medical office.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to patients.
• Assume responsibility for assessment, treatment, and care.
• Document information accurately within the EMR system.

Skills

Patient care

Medication management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (NY State)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Location

West Nyack, New York

Department

Rockland Neurological Associates

Work Shift

Day

Work Days

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours

8:30 PM-5 AM

Daily Hours

8 HOURS

Weekly Hours

40 Hours

Hourly Rate

Starting at $31.00 (subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors)

Job Summary

The LPN is responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to patients at the practice. Within the scope of practice, the LPN assumes responsibility, as necessary, for assessment, treatment and care of patients. The LPN displays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing treatment, competency in obtaining information, familiarity with medications, and processing of refill prescriptions. The LPN works closely with the Physician and other members of the clinical team. Phlebotomy and/or injections may be performed, and patient callbacks with lab test results and diagnosis are managed. The LPN is responsible for documenting information accurately within the EMR system.

Essential Functions

• Systematically provides nursing care to patients within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Integrates principles of patient safety in the provision of direct nursing care and medication management.
• Adheres to established system-wide communication standards and processes.
• Participates in designated forums addressing patient care, patient education, policy and procedures, safety and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and improving professional knowledge and skill related to the area of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations (Highland Medical Standards)

• Working Together – Demonstrates the ability to work with employees inside and outside the department, courtesy and respect in all customer interactions, positive spirit of service.
• Empowerment – Demonstrates self‑directed communication, decision‑making, effective problem‑solving, accountability for actions, thorough and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Communication – Demonstrates positive and professional communication in all interactions.
• Appearance – Demonstrates personal pride in appearance, compliance with dress code, maintenance of a clean environment.
• Responsiveness – Provides timely feedback/communication to patient, visitor, or co‑worker, effective problem‑solving to resolution.
• Excellence in Service – Demonstrates desire to exceed customer expectations within job requirements, positive outcomes in all aspects of job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• 1–3 years of work experience as an LPN in a hospital setting or medical office (preferred).
• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Board of Nursing (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).

Benefits

Robust compensation package, competitive pay, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Highland Medical, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Highland Medical, P.C. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, lay off and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.