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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
City/State: Hawthorne, NY
Category: Nursing/Nursing Management
Department: Hematology/Oncology
Union: Yes
Union Name: N/A
Position: Full Time
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Shift: Day
Req #: 40337
Posted Date: Sep 04, 2024
Hiring Range: $28.16 - $35.41
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27294) Internal Applicant link
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's 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 and perform EKGs.
+ Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
+ Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, procedures, draws blood, places lab orders, and proposes medications and scans.
+ Triaging patients.
+ Monitoring and handling Cerner clinical pool and provider messages.
+ Administering injections
+ Planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care – delegate as necessary.
+ Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
+ Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures and treatments.
+ 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 the 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.
+ The ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
+ Participate in performance improvement activities, staff training, 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
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/27294) Internal Applicant link
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