Location: Hawthorne,NY, USA
Job Details:
Job Summary:
A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Responsibilities:
* Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
* Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
* Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
* Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care.
* Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
* Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures planned for the patient.
* Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
* Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
* Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
* Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
* Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.
* Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
* Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
* Participate in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.
* Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
* Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
* Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
* Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
* Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
Education:
Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.
Licenses / Certifications:
Current New York State LPN license. Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.
Other:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
* Health Insurance
* Dental
* Vision
* Retirement Savings Plan
* Flexible Savings Account
* Paid Time Off
* Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement