Specialty LPN - Podiatry -(UTICA, NY)

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 approach and delivery model. An active care team member who collaborates with physicians, providers, registered professional nurses, and multidisciplinary care team members.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient measurements and collect patient data.
• Record and report patient findings.
• Prepare patient 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 health care 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 a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by effectively communicating information.
• Respond to patient requests and communicate effectively to the licensed health care provider who can fulfill the patient 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 BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire date.

Pay

$22.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule

• Day shift
• 8-hour shifts
• Full-time (1.0 FTE)