Licensed Practical Nurse- Pulmonology

The University of Vermont Health Network; City of Plattsburgh, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network CVPH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support intake, patient processing, and simple treatments under supervision of the OHW RN Coordinator. The LPN will coordinate care for injured employees and work with contracted community employers.

AHA-BLS certification is required within 6 months of hire; prior medical office or primary care experience is preferred. The position includes multiple shifts to cover 0800-1630 and alternatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• AHA-BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Two (2) years medical office or primary care experience preferred.
• 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Excellent telephone skills and good written/verbal communication.
• Must obtain CAOHC, DOT Breath Alcohol Testing, DOT Drug Screening, Rapid Drug Screening Training and Clinitek Training within required time frames.
• Spirometry, Physical Abilities, and CISM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intake and processing of patients and simple patient treatment as directed by professional staff.
• Coordinate health care services for injured employees of UVM Health Network-CVPH and contracted community employers.

Skills

Telephone skills

Communication skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

Primary Shift: 0800-1630

Secondary Shifts: 0700-1530, 0730-1600

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse has responsibilities that include intake, processing of patients, simple patient treatment as directed by the professional staff. Under the direction of the OHW RN Coordinator, the LPN is responsible for the coordination of the health care services of injured employees of UVM Health Network-CVPH and contracted community employers. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 2. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• 3. AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal.
• 4. Two (2) years previous medical office experience or primary care experience preferred.
• 5. 1-2 years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
• 6. Ability to function as an integral part of a team.
• 7. Excellent telephone skills
• 8. Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• 9. Must be detail oriented and organized.
• 10. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
• 11. Must obtain the following certifications within the identified time frames. CAOHC Certification within 2 years of hire, DOT Breath Alcohol Testing, DOT Drug Screening, Rapid Drug Screening Training and Clinitek Training within 6 months of hire and maintain annual competency.
• 12. Spirometry, Physical Abilities, and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Certifications preferred.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.