LPN TRI Bariatric Surgery

Facility: Trinity Bariatric Surgery Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days Hours: 0830-1630- Summary: Clinical support position involving patient education, care follow up and documentation under the direct supervision of Physicians and/or Midlevel Providers. Work responsibilities are primarily conducted in an outpatient medical office setting and/or on the telephone. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. This position will also require active involvement in patient triage activities and ancillary medical support functions as required. Responsibilities: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current New York State Licensure. EXPERIENCE: One (1) to three (3) years' experience in an acute care or physician office (primary care or specialty) setting is required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: Able to work well in stressful situations and conditions of frequent interruption. Strong verbal and written communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseasesOccasional exposure to unpleasant patient elementsContact with patients under wide variety of circumstancesMay be exposed to /occasionally exposed to patient elementsExposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)Subject to varying and unpredictable situationsHandles emergency or crisis situationsSubject to many interruptionsOccasionally subjected to irregular hoursOccasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesHandles absentee replacement on short noticeMay be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopierFlexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of practice