LPN - Urgent Care

Summit Health Management; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 46,824 - 58,548; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Urgent Care team in Yonkers, NY. In this role, you will assist in patient care, manage time efficiently, and work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, administering medications, and maintaining patient flow. Candidates should have a valid NYS LPN license, BLS certification, and preferably IV and Phlebotomy skills. Join us in our commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a LPN school program.
• Current NYS Licensure as an LPN.
• BLS Certification required upon hire.
• IV and/or Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing care interventions.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Administer medications, including injections and IV therapy.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments.
• Enter patient information into the computer accurately.

Skills

Time management

Patient care

Communication

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduate of a LPN school program

Current NYS Licensure as an LPN

BLS Certification

Job description

## LPN - Urgent CareApplylocations: Yonkers, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R52429# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description**Westmed Medical Group, a Summit Heath company, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Urgent Care team! The LPN works as part of a healthcare team by assisting in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner. Manages time efficiently in order to maintain the patient flow. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse is expected to keep relevant knowledge up-to-date and apply it to everyday practice. Effectively communicates with all team members to support a cohesive work environment.**Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:****OFFICE VISITS:*** Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.* Prepares the patient for exams and procedures.* Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.* Administers medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the scope of licensure.* Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to: dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses.* Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately.* Cleans and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits.* Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.* Schedule follow-up appointments for patients as needed.* Communicates delays effectively when necessary.**CHARTING:*** Enters patient information into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.* Manages the physician's desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner.**MISCELLANEOUS:*** Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones.* Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels.* Must work under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse.**Required Qualifications:*** Graduate of a LPN school program* Current NYS Licensure as an LPN* Required to obtain CT Licensure within 3 months of hire. **(Will provide reimbursement)*** Required to provide evidence that you have applied for LPN CT Licensure within a month of hire.* Must maintain CT and NY LPN license.* BLS Certified required upon hire.* IV and or Phlebotomy skills preferred.* Competency skill checklist expected to be completed within first 3 months.* Ability to work in all 6 UCC locations if needed.Pay Range: $33.99 - $42.50 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.