Licensed Practical Nurse - Familly Practice - Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; USD 30,031 - 46,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Big Flats, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time role. The position offers a pay range of $21.80-$34.02 per hour and includes comprehensive patient care responsibilities. Candidates must possess an LPN license in New York. This entry-level job provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of New York.
• One-year experience in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to read pathology results.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with practice needs within scope of license.
• Prepare patients for exams and treatments.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed.

Skills

Patient care

Knowledge of medications

Infection control measures

Medical charting

Education

LPN License in the state of practice

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice - Full Time

Up to a $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus!!

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

• Direct patient to exam room and prepare 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, reconcile 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.
• Assist 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.
• Attend 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.

Pay: $21.80-$34.02/Hour

Updated 8.20.25

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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