Licensed Practical Nurse - Penfield

About the role

Supervised by a Registered Nurse or Physician, the LPN guides our patients through a seamless process to ensure that their care is of the highest quality and delivered in the most efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Directs patients through the appointment process
• Provides nursing services during care
• Phones triage patients
• Collaborates in care planning discussions
• Determines urgency of care needs
• Triage emergent care situations to the appropriate provider
• Schedules acute care appointments to maximize patient care opportunities and unit efficiency
• Maintains the flow of the Provider schedule during patient care sessions, minimizing patient wait time whenever possible
• Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required

Requirements

• Fulfills the requirements to be a Licensed Practical Nurse in NY State
• Minimum six months of LPN experience preferred
• Outpatient primary care and/or pediatric (if applicable) experience preferred

Qualifications

• New York State licensed practical nurse
• Current American Heart Association CPR and AED certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers)

Skills

• Knowledge of age-specific medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions
• Understanding of documentation standards
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and materials needed for medical treatment
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening
• Knowledge of infection prevention, infectious disease management and control and safety standards