Job Summary:

A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician's 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 and perform EKGs.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, procedures, draws blood, places lab orders, and proposes medications and scans.
• Triaging patients.
• Monitoring and handling Cerner clinical pool and provider messages.
• Administering injections
• Planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care - delegate as necessary.
• Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures and treatments.
• Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy.
• Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Performs the functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.
• Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.
• Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.
• Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• The ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, staff training, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year 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 Power Point)

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC