Sr Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

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$5,000 Sign-On Bonus.

A Sr. Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

• Observe, monitor, and record physiological measurements.
• Provide treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assist providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients and plans of care.
• Identify and provide physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Provide health education to patients and their families, explaining the procedures planned for the patient.
• Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
• Notify the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Perform functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
• Initiate, issue and verify patient referrals and insurance authorizations/pre-certifications as necessary.
• Safeguard and inventory equipment and supplies.
• Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• Establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respect patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
• Develop and maintain electronic files as necessary.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills; provide customer service; assist other support staff as necessary; collaborate with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Act as point of escalation for other clinical and non-clinical team members.
• Train newly hired clinical staff members and provide ongoing training and guidance to team members.
• Order and maintain inventory for medication stored and administered in the practice.

• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.
• Current New York State LPN license.
• Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for Health Care workers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care