Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

We’re seeking a caring and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse to support our providers and ensure a smooth patient experience. In this role, you’ll take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and help maintain a clean and organized clinical environment. You’ll be an essential part of our primary care team, working together to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care. This position will float between our two offices in Jamestown, NY.

If you’re motivated, adaptable, and enjoy working in a collaborative medical setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Title: Rooming Nurse - LPN

Reports To: Site Manager

Department: Nursing

Supervises: N/A

Location: On site - Jamestown NY

Travel Required: Regularly floats between our two offices in Jamestown NY

Position Type: Full-time 38-40 hours per week, non-exempt

Pay Information: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

SUMMARY:

The Rooming Nurse assists providers with patient care by using current standards for preventative measures. Works within the scope of practice to obtain necessary medical data for a patient's visit.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain vital signs and perform medication reconciliation during rooming process in a timely and professional manner
• Report patient health-related needs to provider
• Use Disease Management and Health Maintenance as age-based tool to assist with and create orders, administer vaccines, and other incentive measures
• Perform various medical procedures and assist providers
• Work in messaging and document tanks to return patient calls about medical questions and results
• Assist to schedule appointments for patients as needed
• Ensure patient records are up to date and accurate
• Enter patient information in electronic chart system as needed
• Monitor inventory and expiration dates on medical supplies and order supplies as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean environment set forth by OSHA guidelines
• Maintain strict HIPAA standards when speaking or faxing patient information
• Maintain licensing and appropriate updated trainings
• Participate and communicate in team meetings to improve processes
• Provide back up where needed, attend to walk-ins, and assist reception with resolving patient issues or complaints
• May assist in other departments as needed
• Any additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Six months to a year of experience preferred
• New York State Practical Nursing Licensure required
• CPR training required
• Nursing Degree required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements and working environment are typical of most medical office settings. Employees are frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, balance, hear, talk, reach, and use their hands. Employees may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (stepstool) and stretch. Physical effort requires some lifting usually not in excess of 25 pounds. The office work environment is indoors and free from dust, smoke, moisture, and excessive noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Our Company Values:

We strongly believe in the value of family and strive to provide work / life balance for all of our employees. While our departments vary, the importance of each does not, which is why we all follow the same values across our company --Dependable -- Patient Centered -- Initiative -- Team Player -- Adaptable

What We Offer:

· Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance.

· Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance

· 401k with employer match and investment advisor services

· Generous time off -- vacation, personal, and sick time.

· 8 Paid Holidays

· An Appealing Work-Life Balance - no nights or weekends

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!