LPN FLOAT UROLOGY

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position in the Urology department. The role includes assisting physicians, performing clinical tasks, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must possess a current NYS LPN license and BLS certification. Experience in a physician’s office is preferred. This position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NYS LPN license.
• Experience in a physician’s office is preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient office visits and record vital signs.
• Administer medications as per physician orders.
• Perform clinical tests like glucose finger sticks.
• Handle administrative tasks including prescription refills and referrals.
• Ensure organization and cleanliness of exam rooms.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to assess needs

Understanding of clinical risk

Familiarity with EMR systems

Education

Current NYS LPN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Infection Control Certificate

Job description

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley provided pay range

This range is provided by Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $31.00/hr

JOB TITLE: LPN

DEPARTMENT: Urology

STATUS: Full Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)

LOCATION: 50 Eastdale Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

REPORTS TO: Practice Director

SHIFT/CORE HOURS: Monday-Friday (4 days a week, 10-hour days). Day off varies each week. 7:00 AM-5:30 PM

Travel: Must travel to the Kingston location 4 times per month

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients, and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Department of Education. An individual must be able to manage a demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient office visits, including rooming patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medication lists according to provider protocols, and enters accurate past and current medical history into patient’s electronic medical record.
• Administration of medication/vaccines in accordance with physician orders and The Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Performs select clinical tests; such as glucose finger sticks and A1C testing
• Performs administrative task including but not limited to completion of forms, prescription refills according to physician protocols, sending referrals, communication with patients, obtaining prior authorizations, chart verification prior to patient appointments and obtaining any pertinent medical information/documentation from outside providers or previous physicians.
• Compiles and assists provider with the follow up of lab/imaging results and reports to patients as directed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for organization, cleaning and re-stocking of exam rooms.
• Demonstrates appropriate use and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Fields patient phone calls, electronic messages and triages, prioritizes messages and responds accordingly.
• Assists with requests/obtains patient medical records.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and follows universal precautions.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the possibility of medical errors.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current NYS LPN license required.
• Experience as an LPN in a physician’s office preferred.
• A current Infection Control Certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.
• Familiarity with EMR systems preferred.
• Travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations may be necessary upon request.

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer