Job detail

Medical Practice LPN- Primary Care Department- Mahopac, NY

Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

#Compliance #LPN #Patient Care #Primary Care #BLS Certification #Team Building #Preventive Care #Specimen Collection #Medical Information

Quick overview

Assist the clinician in providing medical care to patients by preparing materials and obtaining medical histories. Provide direct patient care and follow up with patients regarding their treatment and test results.

Requirements summary

An active LPN license and BLS certification within 30 days are required. Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have graduated from an accredited LPN program.

high schoolprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationCompliancePatient CarePatient EducationAttendanceSpecimen CollectionMedical HistoryVaccination

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. *$4,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time
Medical Practice LPN position in the Primary Care department in Mahopac, NY. Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, hours vary between 7:45am-6:00pm.

Summary

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam. 2. Obtains the patient's history and medical information. 3. Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician. 4. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing. 5. 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. 6. Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions. 7. Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Maintains and Models the Organization's values. 9. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. 10. Performs other duties as required.

Other Information

Ability to travel between practices as needed.

Required

Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
Education
Required:
HS Graduate or Equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.

Working Conditions

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort

Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment

Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org

Unit: 1950

Department: Mahopac Physician Practice

Exempt: No

Salary Range

$26.48 - $50.49 Hourly