Per Diem LPN - Urgent Care

Summit Health Management; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k savings plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

VillageMD in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Urgent Care team. You will assist in planning and implementing care interventions, promote high-quality patient care, and help manage patient flow in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires NYS LPN licensure, CT licensure within 3 months, BLS, and the ability to work across multiple UCC locations. IV and phlebotomy skills are preferred; compensation includes a broad benefits program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program.
• Current NYS LPN licensure.
• CT licensure within 3 months of hire (reimbursement provided).
• Maintain CT and NY LPN licenses.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• IV and/or Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Competency checklist to be completed within first 3 months.
• Willing to work at all 6 UCC locations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Office Visits: assist exam and procedures, explain treatments, administer medications, provide basic patient care, collect specimens, prepare treatment rooms, schedule follow-ups, communicate delays.
• Charting: enter patient information accurately and maintain physician desk top.
• Miscellaneous: provide clerical support, manage inventory, work under physician/registered nurse supervision.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS certified

IV/Phlebotomy skills

Location flexibility

CT licensure within 3 months

Maintain CT and NY LPN license

Competency checklist

Work across all UCC locations

Education

LPN education

Job description

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.

Job Description

Summit Heath 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 Hourly

The 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.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.