Licensed Practical Nurse at WMCHealth

Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: MHRH-Neurosurgery

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a-5p

Shift: Day

Req #: 40034

Posted Date: Jul 15, 2024

Hiring Range: $28.16 - $35.41

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Job Details:

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 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.

+ Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.

+ Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.

+ Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care.

+ Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.

+ Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures planned for the patient.

+ 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 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.

+ Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.

+ Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Retirement Savings Plan

+ Flexible Saving Account

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holidays

+ Tuition Reimbursement

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