LPN-Gastroenterology

Job Requisition : REQ4172

Employment Type : Full- time

Shift : Day

Hours Per Week : 40 hour week

Hiring range : $ 23.46-$30.50 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities :

Reviews schedule and prepares charts for the next day’s appointments.

Rooms patients to include taking / recording of vital signs, height and weight, reviews medications and documents any known allergies.

Prepares and administers injections and lab draws. Performs phlebotomy. Applies dressing and bandages.

Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures, and other regulatory standards.

Assists with procedures under the direction of provider.

Completes all patient call backs (same day, provider, etc..) prior to the end of the workday and complete daily, weekly, monthly assignment check sheets as assigned.

Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status in the office and via telephone (including date time and signature), nursing interventions and patient responses and outcomes.

Follows instructions accurately, organizes multiple tasks, and establishes day to day priorities.

Regularly checks necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment. Orders supplies to ensure appropriate stocking levels are maintained

Education, Training & Experience :

• Graduate of a nursing education program registered by NYSED as license qualifying for LPN. Minimum one (1) year experience in a physician practice setting preferred.

Certifications / Licensure :

Practical / Vocational Nurse credentialed from New York State obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 

BLS Provider obtained within three (3) Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Required Skills and Attributes :

Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.

Problem solving skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office products : Outlook, Word, Excel

Strong organizational skills.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Must be able to read and follow instructions.

Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English