RN or LPN

About the role

This is a full-time RN or LPN position in a busy office, located at 79 Vandenburg Ave Troy, NY. The position offers a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development opportunities, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

For RN:

• Brings patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record.
• Review and update medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
• Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance.
• Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
• Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
• Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
• Monitors task list and completes tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency.
• Educates patients regarding medication, testing procedures and home care techniques.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens.
• Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
• In conjunction with other nursing colleagues, maintains the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet.
• Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
• Performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
• Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials.
• Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For LPN:

• Consistently takes accurate vital signs.
• Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
• Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately.
• Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care.
• Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines.
• Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care.
• Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
• Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care.
• Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age related requirements.
• Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments.
• Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments.

Requirements

For RN:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred (new grads accepted)
• HS Diploma/equivalent required
• Current unencumbered NYS RN license
• Basic Life Support certification
• 6 months previous RN experience
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

For LPN:

• A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• High School diploma / GED required
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Pay

RN pay range: $36.00 - $47.52

LPN pay range: $23.85-$29.95