Licensed Practical Nurse - Infectious Disease

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,026 - 48,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k funding eligibility after 1 year

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays and floating holidays

Job summary

A healthcare institution in New York seeks an experienced LPN to support infectious disease care. The role involves patient screening, maintaining exam rooms, and managing patient communication and documentation while adhering to infection control standards. Ideal candidates should be NYS licensed LPNs with current BLS certification and preferably have outpatient experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and tuition reimbursement, with a salary range from $21.07 to $35.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in New York State.
• BLS certification required from authorized institutions is essential.
• Prior experience in outpatient specialty settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support infectious disease care through patient screening and vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately as per policy.
• Manage patient communications, prescription renewals, and education.

Skills

Patient screening

Medication management

Patient communication

Documentation

Infection control standards

EPIC proficiency

Education

NYS licensed/registered LPN

Current BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Outlook Email

Excel

Word

Telephone

Job description

Job Summary

Experienced LPN supporting infectious disease care through patient screening, vital signs, medication, exposure review, and assistance with exams. Skilled in documentation, patient communication, prescription processing, and updating ID-related labs. Maintains exam rooms, PPE, and equipment sanitation per infection control and OSHA standards. Provides patient education, manages charts and forms, supports clinic operations, and upholds safety protocols to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

Clerical Practice

• Screen patients for infectious disease symptoms, take vitals, review histories, and assist with exams while maintaining patient flow.
• Document patient information, medications, exposure risks, and education accurately per policy.
• Manage patient calls, prescription renewals, and communication; enter and update infectious disease labs (cultures, serologies, viral loads).
• Provide patient education on infection prevention, treatment adherence, and follow-up care.
• Maintain exam rooms, PPE, supplies, and equipment sanitation per infection control standards.
• Manage charts, forms, scanning, and documentation required for infectious disease care and insurance processing.
• Support clinic operations, assist with staff orientation, and attend nursing meetings as needed.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and infection control protocols; identify and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain EPIC proficiency and perform additional duties to support safe clinic operations.

Office Equipment Used

Telephone, fax machine, computers and printers, copier, postage machine, and shredder.

Computer Systems Used

EPIC, Outlook Email, Excel, Word.

Minimum Qualifications

NYS licensed/registered LPN. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in an outpatient setting (specialty area) strongly preferred.

Work Days

Monday through Friday daytime hours.

Message To Applicants

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

Salary

G5: $21.07 - $35.22.

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office

MedBest Medical Management.