What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Practice LPN - Float Team department - Rhinebeck, NY position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
**$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time**
Full Time Medical Practice LPN position in the Float Team department
40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm
NY Areas of Coverage: Poughkeepsie, Highland, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Kingston, Woodstock, Modena, Millerton, Millbrook (NY)
CT Area of Coverage: Sharon, CT
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.
We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.
Summary:
To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
- Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
- Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
- Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
- Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.
- Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
- Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Maintains and Models the Organization's values.
- Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
- Computer skills/data entry.
- Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
- Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred:
- Minimum Experience: one year.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
- Phlebotomy.
- EKG.
Education Required:
- HS Graduate or Equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
Other Information:
Ability to travel between practices as needed.
Closing:
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Working Conditions:
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly $4 Float Differential
Salary : $26 - $50