Licensed Practical Nurse - Vascular Surgery - Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians and support a practice, working within the full scope of the license.

This full-time role requires travel to Big Flats, Corning, and Ithaca with mileage reimbursement; benefits include sign-on, health/dental/vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) match, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• LPN license required in the state of practice.
• One-year healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare for exams.
• Assist physicians and support procedures within licensed scope.
• Coordinate referrals and insurance communications.
• Help maintain departmental operations and computer systems.

Education

LPN license

Job description

Schedule & Shift Details:

• Full‑Time: 40 Hours/Week
• Day Shift
• Office Hours: 8am – 5pm- (Exact scheduling discussed during the interview process.)
• No Weekends & No Holidays
• Weekly Travel to Big Flats, Corning, & Ithaca. Mileage Reimbursed

Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie:

• Up to $15,000 Sign‑On Bonus for qualified LPNs
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Begins the 1st of the month after hire
• Generous PTO Accrual — Start earning time off from Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement — Up to $7,500 per year after 90 days
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate company match
• Employee Wellness Programs and caregiver support resources

Position Summary:

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license

Education, License & Cert:

LPN ‑ Must be licensed in the state of practice.

Experience:

One‑year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Essential Functions:

1. 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. 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. 3. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
4. 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. 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. 6. Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart
7. 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. 8. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.)
9. 9. Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
10. 10. Setup and tear down sterile fields
11. 11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments
12. 12. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
13. 13. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
14. 14. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
15. 15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
16. 16. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal
17. 17. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider
18. 18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
19. 19. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties:

1. 1. As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure
2. 2. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‑services, classes, training as required by the organization
3. 3. Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie
4. 4. Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals

Updated 8.20.25