Licensed Practical Nurse - Walk In Chenango Bridge $...

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital is hiring an exceptional and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Walk-In Office located in Chenango Bridge, New York. In this fast-paced office, you will work closely with our terrific care team providing high quality and patient-centeredness care to adult and pediatric patients. The Walk-In Office is counted on by community members for their care when their regular provider is not available. This location offers a one-stop shop for care and includes on-site lab, pharmacy and radiology services. You will work with a multi-disciplinary care team in a friendly and supportive work environment. Why Nursing at Guthrie: * Newly Increased Pay Rates for Nurses * $15k Sign on Bonus - No Contract & No Repayment Required * Generous Experiential PTO accrual starting on day 1 * Medical & Dental Insurance effective the 1st of month following hire date * Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,500 annually * 403b Retirement Plan with guaranteed employer match * Consistent work schedules * Free Parking * Friendly, supportive and diverse work family environment * Nationally Recognized for Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety and more! * Values: Patient-Centeredness, Teamwork & Excellence Position Summary: 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 " Must be licensed in the state of practice. Experience: One"year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required Essential Functions: 1. 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 also interview patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested. 2. Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient's chart 3. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested. 4. Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA's as requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested. Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested 5. Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested. 6. Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient's chart 7. Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow"up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x"rays, and enter lab testing as requested. 8. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.) 9. Be able to read and review pathology results with patients 10. Setup and tear down sterile fields 11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments 12. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day. 13. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary 14. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave 15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process 16. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal 17. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider 18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse Other Duties: 1. As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure 2. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in"services, classes, training as required by the organization 3. Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie 4. Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.80-$32.41/hour depending on experience

Created: 2024-10-22