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Overview

As a Physician Practice Licensed Practical Nurse within Catholic Health Services, you will be assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment. The LPN functions under the supervision and delegation authority of the licensed provider and/or registered nurse, while performing clinical and other supporting patient care tasks. This individual also functions as a role model with supervision over medical assistant staff. The LPN assists in the design and oversight of efficient patient flow and upholds an environment of patient safety and satisfaction.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

+ Acting as a liaison between the patient, physician, and practice manager and administrating exam facilities, medical records, and tasks associated with patient care.

+ Performs EKG, Spirometry, PFT's, and other testing falling within the department's scope of practice.

+ Organize patient chart, ensuring that necessary documentation is in place.

+ Performs complex specimen collection including, but not limited to: phlebotomy, wound cultures and finger sticks.

+ Demonstrates competency in the administration of subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous drugs, and venipuncture technique.

+ Provides nebulizer treatment, throat cultures, urinalysis, and other office based laboratory testing.

+ Must be able to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and over telephone, fax and computer communication. Ability to communicate in a tactful, diplomatic way.

+ Ability to handle information with strict confidentiality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

+ Successful completion of LPN course from an accredited school.

+ Current licensure as LPN in New York State.

+ Minimum 1 year previous experience required.

+ BLS training and Current Certification required.

+ EMR/EPIC experience preferred.

+ Urology Experience preferred.

Salary Range

USD $30.51 - USD $45.77 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.