Licensed Practical Nurse, Oswego

Connextcare; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for guiding patients, maintaining timely schedules, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will deliver patient education, execute medical regimens, and maintain professional standards in a busy healthcare environment. A graduate of a certified nursing program with a New York State license is required. This position emphasizes compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• New York State license to practice practical nursing.
• Ability to accept direction from providers and supervisors.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with patients and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients into examination rooms and document charts.
• Maintain patient flow according to the day’s schedule.
• Provide patient education materials and facilitate Q&A.

Skills

Compassion in stressful situations

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of a certified nursing program

Job description

Description

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

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.