Specialty - LPN - Plastics - Full Time - Days

Provides general nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers in Medical Group practices. Assists and advocates for patient and family health in support of a patient-centered care model. Works as an active care team member, collaborating with physicians, providers, registered nurses, and multidisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data.
• Record and report patient findings.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Assist specialty providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform tasks within the framework of supportive care, under the clinical direction of a licensed healthcare provider or registered professional nurse.
• Support self-care, self-management, and the established plan of care.
• Utilize standard precautions and practice at all times.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, mandatory in-services, reviewing publications, and participating in department committee meetings or work groups.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, including continuing education and participation in system-wide and department-specific teams.
• Maintain cooperative relationships within the healthcare team through effective communication.
• Respond to patient requests and communicate effectively to the licensed healthcare provider who can fulfill the request.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a practical nursing education program.
• Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Life Support Certification (must receive within 6 weeks of hire date).

Pay

$22.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, non-union, 8.5-hour day shifts.
• FTE: 1.0