Licensed Practical Nurse, Central Square

Connextcare; Town of Hastings (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connextcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patient care within our team. You will escort patients, document charts, and ensure timely care flow in compliance with regulations.

The role involves executing prescribed regimens, maintaining EHR entries, and assisting with referrals and tests as directed by licensed providers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and work professionally with patients and coworkers,

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified nursing program with NYS LPN license.
• Ability to work compassionately in stressful situations.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor with patients and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and document charts per regulations.
• Manage patient flow according to the daily schedule.
• Provide patient education materials and answer questions.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers, including tests and referrals.
• Complete EHR entries for visits and ensure correct charges.
• Support clinical care team and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Compassionate care

Education

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse

Graduate of certified nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Escort patients into examination rooms, initiating chart documentation, in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.
2. Maintain, as well as can be expected, a timely flow of patients according to the day’s schedule.
3. Provide patient education materials and facilitate patient questions and answers.
4. Execute medical regimens prescribed by a licensed provider, including but not limited to, tests, treatments and referrals, prescription preparation and computer scheduling.
5. Complete the appropriate area of the electronic health record based on patient scheduled visit including adequate charges for services provided.
6. Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.
7. Maintain suite supplies, cleaning as is necessary after each patient encounter.
8. Participate in quality improvement, in-service workshops, continuing education and peer review as is requested by management and supervision.
9. Follow up on provider requested orders related to labs results and specialist referrals.
10. Comply with all OSHA regulations, CLIA, NYSDOH, Quality & NOCHSI policies and procedures.
11. Engage in Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives, including participating as part of the Clinical Care Team.
12. Other duties and responsibilities as requested by management and/or supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge/Education Requirements:

Graduate of a certified nursing program, with a New York State license to practice practical nursing; must possess a willingness to accept direction from providers and supervisors.

Must possess the ability to work well and with compassion in stressful situation.

Must maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with both patients and co-workers.

Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.