Licensed Practical Nurse (Plastics)

New York Bariatric Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York seeks an LPN to coordinate patient care and support pre-operative requirements. Responsibilities include managing communications, assisting with patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates should have a nursing degree, LPN license, and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers compensation between $28.00 - $36.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a surgical or specialty outpatient setting preferred.
• Aesthetics or plastic surgery experience a plus.
• Previous aesthetic experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients navigating pre-operative requirements.
• Triage the Plastic Surgery Department’s shared email inbox and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with in-office patient care and support post-procedure monitoring.
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR system accurately.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR)

Professional and patient-focused demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration

CPR certification

BLS certification

LPN with an active license

Job description

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Overview

Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

How You’ll Serve Our Patients

Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

What Is In It For You

Compensation is $28.00 - $36.00 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Care Coordination & Pre-Operative Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for patients navigating pre-operative requirements; coordinate with referring providers and outside practices to obtain required medical records, labs, and clearances; track and follow up on outstanding pre-operative documentation to ensure all requirements are complete before surgery; educate patients on timelines, required tests, and next steps in the pre-op process.
• Email & Communication Management: Triage the Plastic Surgery Department’s shared email inbox, respond to patient inquiries within scope of practice, and route clinical questions to the appropriate provider; communicate with patients, families, and care teams via phone, email, and patient portal in a timely and professional manner; escalate urgent clinical concerns to the surgeon, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner as appropriate.
• Clinical & Aesthetic Service Line Support: Assist with in-office patient care, including taking vitals, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting post-procedure monitoring; support the aesthetics service line with treatments and procedures as permitted by LPN scope of practice (e.g., injections, wound care, dressing changes, IV hydration, etc., as directed); maintain inventory and prepare rooms for procedures to ensure smooth clinic flow; monitor patients during aesthetic services and provide post-treatment instructions as delegated.
• Compliance & Professional Standards: Document all patient interactions and care coordination in the EMR system accurately and timely; ensure compliance with HIPAA and institutional protocols for patient confidentiality and recordkeeping; maintain up-to-date knowledge of LPN scope of practice in New York and complete all required continuing education.

Qualifications

• Education, Licensure or Certification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration; CPR certification; BLS certification; LPN with an active license in the appropriate state (required).
• Work Experience Or Related Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a surgical or specialty outpatient setting preferred; aesthetics or plastic surgery experience a plus; previous aesthetic experience.
• Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) and managing digital communications; professional, empathetic, and patient-focused demeanor.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care