Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology - Per Diem

Guthrie; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians within the full scope of licensure. This role provides coverage for Sayre, Owego, Vestal, Troy and Towanda with mileage reimbursement.

Your duties include directing patients to exam rooms, documenting vitals, preparing medications and referrals, and supporting department operations. You will maintain cleanliness, train in computer systems, and assist in procedures as required.

Qualifications

• LPN – Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• One-year healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medications.
• Able to read and discuss pathology results with patients.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam by recording vitals and history.
• Writes or calls Rx after authorization and documents in patient chart.
• Handles referrals via email, fax, or phone and tracks referral numbers.
• Assists in department operations by covering for other LPNs and MOA’s and performing clerical tasks.
• Maintains exam/procedure rooms, ensures supplies are stocked, and orders medications or supplies.
• Administers injections/medications and records in chart.
• Routes patient for ancillary testing and records lab results.
• Maintains infection control measures and uses autoclave sterilization.
• Maintains knowledge of surgical instruments and prepares trays for procedures.
• Assists surgeon with operative procedures as needed.
• Assesses signs of infection and communicates with surgeon/provider.
• Hepatitis checks and safety protocols for staff.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Infection control

Sterile technique

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Dual License Required (NY & PA)

This position provides coverage for the following offices: Sayre, Owego, Vestal, Troy, & Towanda. Mileage Reimbursed.

Position Summary

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license

Education, License & Cert

LPN ‑ Must be licensed in the state of practice.

Experience

One‐year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Essential Functions

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart. Will also interview patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
• Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient’s chart
• Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
• Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA’s as requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested. Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested
• Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
• Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow‐up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x‐rays, and enter lab testing as requested.
• Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.)
• Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
• Setup and tear down sterile fields
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments
• Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
• Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
• Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
• Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal
• Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider
• Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties

• As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure
• Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‐services, classes, training as required by the organization
• Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals

Updated 8.20.25

The pay for this position ranges from $22.24 - $34.70/hour