LPN - Per Diem - Ambulatory Services

Per Diem, Part‑time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Emp Status:
Per Diem Part time.

Compensation:
Base pay ranges from $38.00 to $39.50 per hour. Salary will be determined based on experience, education, level of responsibilities and other factors. Additional benefits consistent with the role.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (Registration, Radiology, Physician Practice Management, Physical Therapy)
• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for examinations, reviewing patient statuses and assisting in obtaining patient data.
• Obtain PCR nasal swabs for pre‑surgical patients
• Support the Pre‑Surgical Screening program by assisting nurses and obtaining vital signs, lab specimens (venipuncture) and EKG’s.
• Preparing specimens for the lab and ensuring hand‑off to courier
• Foster efficient patient throughput, deliver excellent customer service, and establish and maintain an organized professional environment.
• Assist the physician in treatments and procedures and ensure physician orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cast removal, suture and staple removal, and application of off the shelf braces.
• Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co‑workers and other customers.
• Participate in our supportive and team‑oriented environment.

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current NY State LPN license and registration
• BLS certification

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law or by accreditation standards.