Sr Licensed Practical Nurse

Sr Licensed Practical Nurse

Company : WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City / State : Hawthorne, NY

Category : Nursing / Nursing Management

Department : Internal Medicine-Westchester

Union : No

Position : Full Time

Hours : 8am-4 : 30pm

Shift : Day

Req # : 41139

Posted Date : Oct 24, 2024

Hiring Range : $34.27-$43.08

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Job Details : $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Summary :

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.

Responsibilities :

Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.

Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.

Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients and plans of care.

Identifies and provides physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.

Provides 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.

Notifies the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.

Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.

Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization / pre-certifications as necessary.

Safeguards and inventories equipment and supplies.

Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.

Able to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.

Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.

Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.

Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.

Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.

Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.

Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Acts as point of escalation for other clinical and non-clinical team members

Trains newly hired clinical staff members and provide ongoing training and guidance to team members

Orders and maintains inventory for medication stored and administered in the practice

Qualifications / Requirements :

Experience :

Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience preferred.

Education :

Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.

Licenses / Certifications :

Current New York State LPN license. Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.

Other :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

About Us :

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits :

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes :

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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