Licensed Practical Nurse - Vascular Surgery - Full Time

Guthrie; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking an LPN for full-time duties, providing support to physicians within the practice and maximizing licensed scope. Travel between Big Flats, Corning, and Ithaca is required with mileage reimbursement. Comprehensive benefits begin after hire, with $15,000 sign-on for qualified applicants.

The role involves patient prep, Rx processing, referrals, and infection control, with responsibilities spanning clinical and clerical tasks under licensed supervision.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) with active state license.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares them for exam by taking vitals and recording history.
• Transcribes Rx after surgeon/provider authorization and records in patient chart.
• Process insurance referrals and provide referral numbers to patients.
• Fill in for other LPNs/assistants and perform clerical tasks; train in computer systems.
• Maintain exam rooms and order medications/clinical supplies as needed.
• Administer prescribed injections/medications and document administration.
• Coordinate patient flow to labs/imaging and document results.

Education

LPN license in state of practice

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