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Licensed Practical Nurse - Telemetry Full Time Night
Guthrie
New York (NY)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Telemetry unit. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care, working within a supportive team environment. The position includes a generous sign-on bonus and competitive pay rates, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a robust PTO package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and are ready to be part of a friendly and diverse work family, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Compassionate and skilled LPN to provide patient-centered care.
- Assist physician with various duties within the scope of LPN license.
Responsibilities
- Direct patients and prepare them for exams and treatments.
- Administer medications and maintain patient records.
- Ensure smooth departmental operations and assist with clerical tasks.
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Job Description
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in our Telemetry unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is full time on night shift working three 12-hour shifts.
Job Description
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in our Telemetry unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is full time on night shift working three 12-hour shifts.
We are a telemetry, medical/surgical floor that sees a variety of patients and diagnoses. We can accommodate up to 24 patients and can flex up to 30 depending on the hospital’s census. Our goal as a unit is to provide comprehensive, quality, patient- centered care. We use a team nursing model which supports our staff and patients by distributing the workload and allowing more face-to-face time with each patient. We encourage our staff to work at their highest scope and find that each RN/LPN team has developed a solid, safe work plan. During the day, each team can take a maximum of 8 patients. At night, teams can take up to 9 patients.
Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie:
- Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for new caregivers
- Newly Increased LPN Rates for 2025!
- Large Shift Differentials for Evening & Night Shift
- Medical, and Dental Insurance effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Generous PTO Package
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Matching
- Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Comprehensive Orientation and Nurses Training
- Advancement Opportunities locally and within the Guthrie system.
- Substantial Employee Referral Program
- Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
- Quiet Suburban Neighborhood
- Free On-Site Parking
- Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop
Education, License & Cert: LPN ‐ license based on corresponding position location
Experience: One‐year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required
Essential Functions: 1. Directs patient to exam room and prepares 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, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested. 2. Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient's chart 3. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested. 4. Assists 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. Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested 5. Attends 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. 6. Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient's chart 7. 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. 8. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.) 9. Be able to read and review pathology results with patients 10. Setup and tear down sterile fields 11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments 12. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day. 13. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary 14. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave 15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process 16. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal 17. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider 18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
Other Duties: 1. As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure 2. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‐services, classes, training as required by the organization 3. Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie 4. Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals
Rate of pay for this position is $26.25 - $38.50/hour depending on experience
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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