Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN - East Ridge FM

Base pay range: $25.79/hr - $33.20/hr

Department/Cost Center: 885 - East Ridge Family Medicine

Job Description: Supervised by a Registered Nurse or Physician, the LPN guides patients through a seamless process to ensure care is of the highest quality and delivered efficiently. The LPN directs patients through appointments, provides nursing services during care, and handles phone triage. The LPN collaborates in care‑planning discussions with RN, MD, or other providers to determine urgency of care needs, triages emergent situations to the appropriate provider, and schedules acute‑care appointments to maximize patient care opportunities and unit efficiency.

The LPN maintains the flow of the provider schedule during patient‑care sessions, minimizing patient wait time whenever possible. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Fulfills the requirements to be a Licensed Practical Nurse in NY State.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum six months of LPN experience preferred. Outpatient primary care and/or pediatric experience (if applicable) preferred.
• License/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  New York State licensed practical nurse; current American Heart Association CPR and AED certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of age‑specific medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; familiarity with health‑care systems, regulations, policies, and functions; understanding of documentation standards.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment; understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of infection prevention, infectious disease management, and control and safety standards.

Employment Status: Full Time

Hours/Week: 40 hrs per week

Work Shift: Days

Location: Rochester, NY

Equity Statement: The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.