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LPN (1099 Contract - Monday-Friday)

Upstate Family Health Center, Inc. · Utica, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$30–$35/hrContract

Job Summary

We are currently accepting applications for a Contract Primary Care LPN position at Upstate Family Health Center. This is a 1099 Contract Position. The position offers a wage range of $30-35 per hour, $2500-2800 for 2 weeks for 80 hours, plus mileage reimbursement or lodging. Additional incentives are available.

Schedule

4-day work week, Monday - Friday

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

  • Prepare medical treatment rooms and set up patient care equipment.
  • Prepare patients for tests or treatments.
  • Use sanitation practices in healthcare settings.
  • Absorb medical office procedures.
  • Record medical history or data.
  • Weigh patients and take vital signs.
  • Collect specimens from patients, including blood draws (venipunctures), capillary blood draws, urine, and stool specimens.
  • Administer vaccines and other medications as directed by provider orders.
  • Prepare samples for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscope.
  • Follow patient care procedures.
  • Sterilize or disinfect instruments.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Manage patient care in collaboration with other health professionals to make treatment decisions and attain health goals.
  • Provide education and coaching to patients and families for successful self-management of chronic diseases, including medication reconciliation and management.
  • Obtain prior authorization for care through clients' insurance carriers as applicable.

Universal Duties

  • Attend department meetings and mandated continuing education/training programs.
  • Comply with all pertinent regulatory and agency regulations and operating standards.
  • Establish a positive work environment that fosters communication between supervisors and employees.
  • Participate in team activities, including meetings, trainings, and committees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma PLUS specialized NYS LPN Licensure.
  • CPR / AED / First Aid Certified.
  • 1-3 years of experience working in a clinical or community health center.
  • 1-3 years of experience working with chronic disease patients.
  • 1-3 years of experience working with EMR systems and data reporting.
  • Intermediate PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
  • Ability to act calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
  • Flexibility to respond to changing demands.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

  • Core values consistent with a patient- and family-centered approach to care.
  • Demonstrates professional, effective, and tactful communication skills, including written, verbal, and non-verbal.
  • Positive attitude and respectful, professional customer service.
  • Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
  • Acts as a patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient and family concerns.
  • Continues to educate self on providing quality care and improving professional skills.
  • Applies and shares knowledge, expertise, and best practices with the team.
  • Supports the mission, core values, and objectives of the organization.
  • Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.
  • Adapts to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies, procedures, and methods.
  • Respects coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
  • Accumulates all relevant information before making job-related decisions.
  • Presents well-considered alternatives when making recommendations.
  • Makes decisions in a timely manner.
  • Complies with quality assurance, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other policies.

Work Environment

Blood Borne Pathogen Category (OSHA) – Category I: Job-related tasks involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and tasks are a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands include the ability to type and operate a personal computer, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, balance, and lift up to 60 pounds.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Upstate Family Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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