Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Fort Washington, NY
New York Health (NYH) is transforming healthcare through a comprehensive, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and health professionals collaborates seamlessly to provide whole-person care that addresses every aspect of our patients' well-being. With a network of state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized medicine, we're raising the standard for healthcare in our communities. Become part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower individuals on their healthcare journey.
In this role, you will:
- Follow all New York Health policies and procedures.
- Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format.
- Manage the Physician inbox and prioritize tasks assigned via the EMR system.
- Perform office callbacks to patients, physicians, and other healthcare facilities.
- Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed.
- Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments.
- Record patient information such as vital signs, weight, and changes in medical history before each appointment.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and document all information in the patient’s chart and open wallboards for the patient to self-complete any outstanding documents needed.
- Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
- Provide patient education concerning medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets.
- Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with exams.
- Perform basic lab tests such as phlebotomy, collection of other lab specimens, and EKGs.
- Prepare and administer injections and document medication under a physician’s order, follow the five (5) medication rights, and reduce the potential for medical error.
We require:
- Current NYS LPN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity.
- Previous outpatient experience preferred.
- Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Proficiency in OncoEMR.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
- Frequent exposure to chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, and patient bodily fluids.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Travel to any of the NYH locations.
Hours: Monday-Friday
Salary: up to $40 per hour commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include 100% Tuition Reimbursement for any accredited nursing degree including NP and PA, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating), and more.
Please check our website at www.nyhealth.com and follow us on Facebook.
New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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