LPN

Optum; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Mount Kisco is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its team. You will provide nursing care to patients and coordinate with the care team to ensure seamless delivery. The ideal candidate should have graduated from an accredited nursing school and hold a valid New York State license. Experience as an LPN or Medical Assistant is preferred. The organization offers excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with New York State registration in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or 2+ years as a Medical Assistant in a pertinent practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact.
• Coordinates with care team members for seamless care delivery.
• Assists physician with clinical procedures and patient teaching.
• Provides direction to clerical and medical assistants.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for continued career progression!

Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a LPN to join our team in Briarcliff, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm rotating, Tuesday evenings until 7pm and rotating Saturdays in Mount Kisco

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices
• Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care
• Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching
• Provides direction to: clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non‑licensed personnel

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
• New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration, in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or 2+ years as a Medical Assistant in a pertinent practice area