What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Practice LPN- Primary Care Department- Fishkill, NY position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
**$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time**
Medical Practice LPN position in the Primary Care department in Fishkill, NY.
Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts vary between 7:15am-6:15pm.
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.
Other Information:
Ability to travel between practices as needed.
Required: Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
Education Required:
- HS Graduate or Equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1315
Department: Fishkill Physician Practice
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
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!
Salary : $26 - $50