Licensed Practical Nurse - ENT

Licensed Practical Nurse - ENT at Optum summary:
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the ENT specialty provides direct patient care, assists with clinical procedures, and coordinates with care teams to ensure effective healthcare delivery. The role involves medication administration, patient education, and oversight of non-licensed personnel, working primarily in a clinical setting within a multidisciplinary network. This position requires NYS licensure, relevant nursing experience, and involves a full-time schedule with benefits and professional development opportunities.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum in the tri-state region (formerly Care Mount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group) offers an interconnected network that enables us to work collaboratively to better coordinate care among our doctors and care teams. Together, we offer you and your family access to more than 2,100 providers, representing 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

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Specialty:
Otolaryngology

Schedule:

37.5 hours per week

Work schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, 1 Saturday every other month

Location:

Lake Success, NY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices

• Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care

• Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching

• Provides Direction To:
Clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel

• Obtain and complete prior authorizations for medications and tests

• Maintain inventory logs for refrigerator, room temperature, oxygen, and vaccines

• Administer medication and educate patients/guardians on medication usage
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

• New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration, in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or 2+ years of experience as a medical assistant

• EPIC EMR experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a…