Medical Office LPN- Float Team Poughkeepsie, NY
Description
***$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time***
Summary: This LPN position floats to other locations. Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider
Responsibilities:
Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to clinical areas, check-outs
- Telephone call-backs, and telephone care as directed by physician/provider and RN
- Patient counseling and education as directed by provider
- Responsible for HPN and NYSIIS immunization registration reprinting and account updates
- Preparation of medical record in advance of appointment
- Obtain and document chief complaint, vital signs, history, ordered CLIA waived tests
- Capture charges for provision of ancillary services
- Prepare patient and exam room and assist physician/provider with examination
- Labeling and handling of labs, pap smears, cultures, biopsies and other specimens
- Assumes responsibility for patient flow and ensure that patients have follow up testing and appointment with physicians
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
- Computer skills/data entry.
- Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
- Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
- Minimum Experience: one year.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
- Phlebotomy.
- EKG.
- HS Graduate or Equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
Location: Poughkeepsie-7 Fox Street
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Shift: 830a-5p
Department: Nursing Floats
Salary Range: $24.15 - $41.32 hourly (based on experience)
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.