The Licensed Practical Nurse will assist the Registered Nurse in patient and family care by completing assigned tasks within the scope of practice, focusing on providing competent, safe, and compassionate care during health maintenance or illness. Responsibilities include checking vital signs, recording medical history, performing phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and administering medications as directed by licensed providers or RNs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an LPN program and possess current New York State LPN licensure and registration. The role requires the ability to efficiently complete multiple tasks, thrive in a team environment focused on positive patient experience, and possess the necessary physical stamina, dexterity, and acuity to perform required duties.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery.
We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.
At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.
We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient - Patchogue.
In this role, the successful candidate The FGP LPN will assist the RN in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks, in accordance with the NYS LPN scope of practice and NYULH policy. In this role, the FGP LPN will provide competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by health maintenance, illness, hospitalization, undergoing procedures, or diagnostic testing. The FGP LPN will check vital signs, recording a patients medical history, and utilize specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, point of care testing via finger stick, with certification, and electrocardiograms.
Job Responsibilities
Participates in patient centered quality and performance improvement program consistent with service and departmental programs.
Acquires and maintains current LPN knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities.
Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of NYULH
Collects patient healthcare data systematically and, on an on-going basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
Enforces adherence of NYULH and FGP policies and procedures and standards including but not limited to HIPAA, Compliance, Human Resources, etc.
Participates in coordination of unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.
Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development.
Obtains patient vital signs, weights, EKGs as needed. Performs blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.
Administers medications, including injections in accordance with NYULMC clinical guidelines and NYS Scope of Practice
Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients. Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient.
Maintains an awareness of current patient centered evidence-based practices and uses knowledge of applicable research data in provision of patient care.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
Assists patients and communicates with licensed providers to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
Performs patient related functions as directed by the Licensed Provider and/or Registered Nurse (RN), and documents properly.
These may include the following, as governed by
LPN scope of practice: medication administration, vaccination, other injections, and patch placement, set up and/or assist for procedure.
Communicates directly with patients regarding their care or treatment using appropriate terminology and respectful manner. Interacts with medical staff efficiently. Interacts with support staff professionally.
Serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and providers
Demonstrates knowledge of the NYUMC Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
Ensures clinical in-baskets are maintained and encounters are closed within a timely manner.
Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
Completes annual competencies such as Fire Safety, Hazardous Waste, Medsled, HIPPA compliance, etc.
Patient Experience
Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission, vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.
Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off)
Greets patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriate
Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone or via electronic messaging.
Proactively anticipates patient needs, and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership as appropriate.
Shares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity, to improve patient experience and patient access, with appropriate leadership. (i.e. ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.)
Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.
Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Graduate of LPN program with current NYS OP LPN licensure and registration. Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities needed also required..
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72,976.04 - $72,976.05 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
