Licensed Practical Nurse- Float (LPN)

Location: Bronx/Washington Heights, NY

Hours: Mon-Fri 8.5hr shifts between 7:30am-6pm
Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)

• Update and maintain the electronic medical record with up to date vital signs, patient demographics, medication reconciliation, allergies and medical diagnoses 

• Manage Physician inbox messages and prioritize tasks assigned via the electronic medical record

• Assist in maintaining the medical inventory;  place orders for new materials and stock rooms to ensure adequate supplies for physician staff

• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments

• Escort patients to exam rooms

• Provide patient education concerning medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets

• Assist physician with exams and/or procedures

• Prepare and administer Injections

• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens

• Perform point of care lab testing

• Perform EKGs

• Administer and document medication under a physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduce the potential for medical error

• Must be willing and able to float throughout our Staten Island and Brooklyn Locations

• Current NYS LPN license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Spanish-speaking preferred

• Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.

• Experience with EMR’s

• Reliable transportation to any of NYCBS location for patient care needs

• Salary: Starting at  $39 per hour based on experience

• Benefits: Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, Paid Time off (PTO), 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

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*Eligible candidates will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus after successfully completing 6 months of continuous employment. Bonus is contingent upon the employee remaining in good standing at the time of payout.