• Licensed Practical Nurse

    ConnextCare (Pulaski, NY)


    Licensed Practical Nurse, Pulaski

     

    Pulaski, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=61+Delano+St.+Pulaski+NY+USA+13142)

    Description

    Principal Accountabilities:

    + Escort patients into examination rooms, initiating chart documentation, in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

    + Maintain, as well as can be expected, a timely flow of patients according to the day’s schedule.

    + Provide patient education materials and facilitate patient questions and answers.

    + Execute medical regimens prescribed by a licensed provider, including but not limited to, tests, treatments and referrals, prescription preparation and computer scheduling.

    + Complete the appropriate area of the electronic health record based on patient scheduled visit including adequate charges for services provided.

    + Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.

    + Maintain suite supplies, cleaning as is necessary after each patient encounter.

    + Participate in quality improvement, in-service workshops, continuing education and peer review as is requested by management and supervision.

    + Follow up on provider requested orders related to labs results and specialist referrals.

    + Comply with all OSHA regulations, CLIA, NYSDOH, Quality & NOCHSI policies and procedures.

    + Engage in Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives, including participating as part of the Clinical Care Team.

    + Other duties and responsibilities as requested by management and/or supervisor.

    Requirements

    Knowledge/Education Requirements:

    Graduate of a certified nursing program, with a New York State license to practice practical nursing; must possess a willingness to accept direction from providers and supervisors.

     

    Must possess the ability to work well and with compassion in stressful situation.

     

    Must maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with both patients and co-workers.

     

    Must be keenly aware of the importance of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.

    Salary Description

    $20.90-28.79/hr. Depending On Experience