Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Empire OBGYN Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Vital signs High school diploma or GED Quality assurance Attention to detail Computer skills LPN Clinical confidentiality policies Medical terminology

Full Job Description Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Reports to:

Physician/Office Manager FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) has duties and responsibilities related to patient care. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. The LPN functions under the direct supervision and authority of the physician and/or mid-level provider when performing clinical tasks during patient care. The LPN must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provides extraordinary customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers (including patients and other team members)
• Obtain patient history; assess patient, measure vital signs, and record information in chart
• Prepare exam rooms, including maintenance, sterilization of equipment, and stocking of supplies.
• Assist provider with any procedures per NYS regulations and licensure requirements.
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests; label and process specimens for send-out.
• Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
• Exceed patient expectations and deliver compassionate and quality care.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of the practice goals, objectives and activities.
• Ensures clinical and quality standards of the practice are consistently met
• Collaborates with team members to ensure quality and consistency of care
• Monitors physicians' activities and assist with their needs.
• Maintains clinical and quality control logs, including diagnostic tracking.
• Coordinates the distribution of lab specimens.
• Ensures all related reports, labs and information are available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
• Performs other tasks as needed as assigned by operational leadership.

Expectations:

• Adherence to practice policies and procedures. Consistently demonstrates the interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with staff of all levels within the organization
• Patient satisfaction - Efficiency and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited program for Licensed Practical Nursing
• Active LPN NYS License
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Compassion and empathy for our patients and their family members
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, including doctors, nurses, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders
• Mindset focused on solving problems for patients and achieving team goals
• Skilled in operating phones, personal computer, software and other IT systems.
• Skilled in taking patients' vital signs and obtaining samples for laboratory work
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of reports and data
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to be calm and flexible in busy or stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment
• Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person