LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Gastroenterology (Riverside Dr) - Full Time

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support physicians and patients across routine exams and procedures. You will prepare patients, administer medications, and assist with referrals while maintaining documentation and infection control standards.

The role includes direct patient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and flexibility in schedule. A state-licensed LPN and up-to-date clinical skills are required.

Qualifications

• LPN – Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Assist physician with duties within and to the maximum scope of license.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams.
• Prepare and administer injections/medications with charting.
• Handle insurance referrals via email, fax, or phone; follow up as needed.
• Assist in department operations and support other staff.
• Maintain supplies and infection control standards.
• Set up sterile fields and assist during procedures.
• Read and discuss pathology results with patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Injections

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

Autoclave sterilization

Charting software

Job description

This position is eligible for up to $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus for those that qualify ($7,500.00 for those with less than one year of experience)

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm with flexibility to work 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:30am-5:00pm

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. 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
19. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

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 $22.24 - $34.70/hour Dependent on years of applicable experience.

Updated 8.20.25