Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time): UBMD Primary Care seeking one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for busy outpatient clinic in downtown Buffalo at the Conventus Medical Office Building. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years experience in nursing, preferably in an outpatient clinic setting. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience and triage/phone experience helpful. Candidates should also have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills required. Hours will be 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and/or 9:30 am - 5:30 pm no more than 3 days per week (22.5 hours). Parking is paid for downtown location.  NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS!

Pay range is $23-$26/hour. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful background check and drug screen. AA/EOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works within a UBMD Family Medicine outpatient clinic to help promote patient flow and perform tasks within the framework of nursing care. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, all clinical floor duties for providers and residents and facilitating efficient workflows throughout the clinic by maintaining excellent patient care and customer service under the supervision of the RN Nurse Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for escorting patient to exam room, obtaining brief history and vital signs.
• Updates electronic medical records (EMR) for provider’s review, if applicable.
• Performs immunizations, injections, urinalysis and other procedures. Packages specimens for analysis when applicable.
• Assists providers with patient exams and procedures.
• Completes and reviews orders to ensure all chargeable encounters are entered to capture appropriate revenue.
• Provides appropriate patient education based on diagnoses.
• Communicates plan of care to patients as prescribed by provider, including test results, scheduling of specialized tests, treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education.
• Packages tests/specimens to be sent to laboratory for analysis.
• Ensures patient charts are up to date for visit by obtaining all appropriate records and orders.
• Prepares patient exam rooms and equipment prior to and after encounters.
• Handles e-scribe refills from the pharmacy.
• Ability to work 37.5 hours per week on a regular basis, except during times when paid time off is requested and approved.
• Reviews and addresses daily tasks as assigned.
• Complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Other Functions:

• Provides assistance with telephone coverage/triage as needed or requested.
• Schedules patient appointment testing, when applicable.
• Assists with patient portal triage and medical refills, as needed or requested.
• Maintains and organizes clinic supplies including drug samples and vaccinations.
• Enters vaccine records electronically.
• Reviews company email on at least a daily basis in order to receive and address notifications and/or other pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as requested or assigned by the RN Nurse Manager, provider and/or other management representative. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• May be required to travel to other UBMDFM location(s) dependent on company need.
• Work hours may fluctuate depending on company/clinic needs.

Qualifications:

 Education: Graduate from an accredited LPN program; Associate’s degree preferred.

 Experience: One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in nursing, preferably in an outpatient clinic setting. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent clinical skills required. Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills required. EMR experience and triage/phone experience helpful. High degree of flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changing demands required.

 License: Currently licensed in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Working/Environment Conditions:

• Position is in a well-lit, fast-paced, clean office environment. 
• Office noise level will be mild to moderate most times.
• Moderate/average indoor temperatures.
• May have occupational health exposures/hazards within an outpatient clinic setting including exposure to body fluids and needles. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking in order to perform required duties. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and/or telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work, as well as reading test results, vital signs, etc..
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 15 pounds) may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with the essential job functions such as stationary, mobility, operating machinery, convey and exchange information.

Equipment:

• Manual dexterity to operate standard office machines/equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, photocopier, fax system, scanner and/o