LPN

As a Physician Practice Licensed Practical Nurse within Catholic Health Services, you will be assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment. The LPN functions under the supervision and delegation authority of the licensed provider and/or registered nurse, while performing clinical and other supporting patient care tasks. This individual also functions as a role model with supervision over medical assistant staff. The LPN assists in the design and oversight of efficient patient flow and upholds an environment of patient safety and satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as a liaison between the patient, physician, and practice manager and administrating exam facilities, medical records, and tasks associated with patient care.
• Performs EKG, Spirometry, PFT's, and other testing falling within the department's scope of practice.
• Organize patient chart, ensuring that necessary documentation is in place.
• Performs complex specimen collection including, but not limited to: phlebotomy, wound cultures and finger sticks.
• Demonstrates competency in the administration of subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous drugs, and venipuncture technique.
• Provides nebulizer treatment, throat cultures, urinalysis, and other office based laboratory testing.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and over telephone, fax and computer communication. Ability to communicate in a tactful, diplomatic way.
• Ability to handle information with strict confidentiality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of LPN course from an accredited school.
• Current licensure as LPN in New York State.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience required.
• BLS training and Current Certification required.
• EMR/EPIC experience preferred.
• Urology Experience preferred.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Salary : $31 - $46