LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care Float Pool - Part Time

Guthrie; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 54,098; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Cortland, NY to assist physicians with various duties necessary for patient care. The position requires an LPN license and provides an opportunity to engage in diverse tasks including administering medications, maintaining cleanliness, and direct patient interaction. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in healthcare, although it's preferred but not mandatory. The pay range is competitive at $27.00-$39.27 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• LPN license based on the position location.
• One-year experience in healthcare preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam.
• Administers prescribed injections/medications.
• Maintains infection control measures.

Skills

Patient care

Basic knowledge of medications

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

LPN license

Job description

Overview

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  ‑ 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

Pay Range for this position is $27.00-$39.27/hr Dependent on years of applicable experience.