Licensed Practical Nurse- Float (LPN)
About the role
Why Join Our Team? At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting‑edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient‑centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact! Location: Bronx/Washington Heights, NY. Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS).
Responsibilities
- Update and maintain the electronic medical record with up to date vital signs, patient demographics, medication reconciliation, allergies and medical diagnoses
- Manage Physician inbox messages and prioritize tasks assigned via the electronic medical record
- Assist in maintaining the medical inventory; place orders for new materials and stock rooms to ensure adequate supplies for physician staff
- Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
- Escort patients to exam rooms
- Provide patient education concerning medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets
- Assist physician with exams and/or procedures
- Prepare and administer injections
- Perform phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
- Perform point‑of‑care lab testing
- Perform EKGs
- Administer and document medication under a physician’s order and follow the five (5) medication rights to reduce the potential for medical error
- Must be willing and able to float throughout our Staten Island and Brooklyn locations
Requirements
- Current NYS LPN license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Spanish‑speaking preferred
- Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals
- Experience with EMR systems
- Reliable transportation to any NYCBS location for patient care needs
Pay
Starting at $39 per hour based on experience.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign‑on bonus for new hires (paid after 6 months of continuous employment, contingent on remaining in good standing)
- Health Insurance on day 1
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short‑ and Long‑term disability
- 401k Plan
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
Schedule
Mon‑Fri 8.5‑hour shifts between 7:30 am‑6:00 pm.