Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Acute Care - up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus!

Guthrie Health • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in our Acute Care unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is Full Time on Night Shift working three 12 hour shifts.

Our Acute Care (Med/Surg) department has been described by our staff as having a caring & comforting environment with an incredible team that feels like family. The department is fast-paced but has a strong focus on teaching and learning. Our LPNs work on a Care Team with a RN and a PCP sharing a patient load.

Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Newly Increased LPN Rates for 2024!
Large Shift Differentials for Evening & Night Shift
Medical, and Dental Insurance effective the 1st of the month following date of hire.
Generous PTO Package
403b Retirement Plan with Company Matching
Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program
Comprehensive Orientation and Nurses Training
Advancement Opportunities locally and within the Guthrie system.
Substantial Employee Referral Program
Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
Quiet Suburban Neighborhood
Free On-Site Parking
Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license.

Education, License, & Cert

LPN - license based on corresponding position location

Experience

One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Essential Functions

Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart.
Will interview patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed.
Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals.
Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA's as requested.
Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness.
Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient's chart.
Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments.
Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.).
Setup and tear down sterile fields.
Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary.
Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave.
Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal.
Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider.

Other Duties

As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure.
Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in-services, classes, training as required by the organization.
Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie.
Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $38.23 per hour.

ABOUT US

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities.