LPN Orthopedics

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support clinical and technical patient care in our NY facility.

You will assist with the plan of care, verify orders, monitor vital signs, perform injections and venipunctures, and help with pre-visit preparations and infection control. In this role you will work as part of the healthcare team, respect patient privacy, stay current with essential skills, and coordinate with hospital departments for supplies and

Qualifications

• Current NYS licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient in the achievement of identified goals by carrying out the prescribed plan of care.
• Demonstrates patient advocacy by assuring a patient's right to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills by participating in relevant educational and training programs.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Pre-visit preparations and handling of required paperwork, tests and referrals.
• Infection control, setup and restocking of exam/procedure rooms; instrument care.
• Administers injections, venipunctures, and basic lab procedures including CLIA-waived testing.
• Monitor supplies and coordinate with departments for testing and equipment.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certified

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in NYS

BLS certification

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $30 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Clinical/Technical Responsibilities

• Assists the patient in the achievement of identified goals by carrying out the prescribed plan of care.
• Demonstrates patient advocacy by assuring a patient's right to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills by participating in relevant educational and training programs.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Conducts pre-visit preparations. The practice asks patients (e.g., by letter or portal) to complete required paperwork before a scheduled visit, in addition to lab tests, imaging tests or referral visits. The practice reviews test results before the visit in the team huddle.
• Meets environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills clinical responsibilities, which include checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, aspirations; EKG testing; completing lab draws; emergency first aid; administering injections
• Monitor medical/injection supplies, DME equipment, medication and laboratory supplies, coordinating with CMH hospital departments as appropriate

Clinic Stakeholder Responsibilities

• Participates effectively as a member of the healthcare team.
• Treats patients, families, visitors and co-workers with courtesy and respect.
• Provides direct constructive feedback to colleagues as appropriate.
• Clinic Financial Responsibilities
• Participates in performance improvement activities by identifying opportunities for improvement, offering solutions and supporting changes.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• Utilizes Community Memorial Hospital's property and supplies appropriately and prudently to maximize cost effectiveness of procedures, conserve resources and minimize waste
• Reviews e-bills and captures all services performed

Clinic Health Information Management Responsibilities

• Offers and receives feedback on own performance and on the quality of patient care delivered.
• Uses feedback to improve practice and patient care.
• Consistently ensures that patient information is kept private and confidential.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• Required Licensure/Certification/Credentials
• Current NYS licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LPN

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