Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Summary:

A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician's office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities:

Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements and performs EKGs.
Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, procedures, draws blood, places lab orders, and proposes medications and scans.
Triages patients.
Monitors and handles Cerner clinical pool and provider messages.
Administers injections.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patients and plans for patient care - delegates as necessary.
Identifies and provides for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
Counsels and provides health education to patients and their families; explains the procedures and treatments.
Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
Notifies the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
Performs the functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
Initiates, issues, and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
Safeguards and inventories equipment and supplies.
Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
Establishes communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
Participates in performance improvement activities, staff training, and weekly team huddles.
Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintains confidentiality.
Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

Education: Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.

Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State LPN license. Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.

Other: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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