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Medix Staffing Solutions
Licensed Practice Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$67,768 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients. Job Summary Our client is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Primary Care team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting, providing high-quality care to both pediatric and adult patients while collaborating closely with physicians and clinical staff. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient primary care practice. Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and patient concerns. Administer immunizations, injections, medications, and other treatments as directed by providers. Perform venipuncture and blood draws for laboratory testing. Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities. Triage patient calls and messages, escalating clinical concerns when appropriate. Educate patients and families on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions. Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments. Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR). Ensure exam rooms are stocked, organized, and compliant with infection control standards. Qualifications Active New York State LPN License required. BLS certification required. Minimum of 2 years of LPN experience in a primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or outpatient setting. Experience administering injections and performing blood draws required. Strong patient communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. Experience with Epic or other EMR systems preferred. Skills Technical skills include proficiency with Epic EMR systems. Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Benefits Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances). Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)). 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1). Short Term Disability Insurance. Term Life Insurance Plan. Required Employment / Compliance Language Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and, where required, must hold a valid employment visa. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).