Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting
Basic medical knowledge and terminology
Proficiency with computer skills and data entry
Ability to accurately obtain patient vitals
Experience in vaccine administration and medication preparation
Responsibilities
Assist clinicians by preparing materials, supplies, and patients for medical exams
Obtain patient history and medical information
Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or clinician
Collect and process specimens and perform point of care testing
Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by clinicians
Contact patients for follow-up and to relay test results or instructions
Ensure adherence to compliance responsibilities
Benefits
$4,000 sign-on bonus for full-time externals, pro-rated for part-time
Inclusive culture fostering respect and support
Opportunities for team building and socialization
Work-life balance in a multi-specialty medical practice environment
Possibility to build long-term relationships with patients
Environment of open communication and compassion
Full Job Description
Description
Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
**$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time**
Full Time Medical Practice LPN position in the Float Team department
40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm
NY Areas of Coverage: Poughkeepsie, Highland, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Kingston, Woodstock, Modena, Millerton, Millbrook (NY)
CT Area of Coverage: Sharon, CT
Summary:
To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
Responsibilities:
Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.
Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintains and Models the Organization's values.
Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
Computer skills/data entry.
Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred:
Minimum Experience: one year.
Proficiency in multiple languages.
Phlebotomy.
EKG.
Education Required:
HS Graduate or Equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
Other Information:
Ability to travel between practices as needed.
Working Conditions:
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
