Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bay Shore, NY
New York Health (NYHealth) the premier center for primary and specialty care services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our network of outstanding physicians who specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, nephrology, rheumatology, surgery, urology, and OB/GYN. At NY Health, we are dedicated to healthcare excellence and provide highly professional, sensitive, and personalized care. We continuously strive to keep care close to home for patients and their families. Our offices are conveniently located throughout the region with locations across Long Island and NYC to serve you better. We deliver the best medical care possible with your well-being in mind. At NY Health, all of our patients are family.
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, follows the five (5) medication rights, and reduces the potential for medical error.

We require:

• Current NYS LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 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 health care 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 Alt Saturdays
Salary up to $36 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