Licensed Practical Nurse

Location

Plattsburgh, NY | United States

Job description

Min Rate = $26.08 / Max Rate = $37.82 *Placement is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Units Agreement.

The Family Medicine Center Licensed Practical Nurse has responsibilities that include intake, processing of patients, phlebotomy and EKGs, simple patient/family treatment as directed by the professional staff.

1. Practices within the boundaries of the NYS Practice Act for Licensed Practical Nurses and provides care according to Standards of Care and Practice (generic and unit-specific). Under the supervision of a Physician.
2. Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process from young adult to geriatric and is able to:
   
   • State age specific physiological, psychological and spiritual needs.
   • Modify care given to meet age specific needs as directed by Physician.
   • Understand the process of aging.
3. Assists in planning a formal plan of care for patients and directly participates in the implementation of the plan under the direction of a Physician.
4. Gathers information from patient to assist provider in assessing patient.
5. Provides documentation as written communication.
6. Provides nursing care for the patient requiring pain management.
7. Provides nursing care to the patient requiring oxygen therapy.
8. Provides nursing care to the patient requiring medication administration.
9. Provides nursing care for the patient with a tracheostomy and/or requiring suctioning.
10. Provides nursing care to the patient requiring peripheral or continuous IV therapy including IV starts.
11. Provides nuring care for the patient requiring assessment and treatment with a variety of monitoring and treatment devices to include blood glucose and pulse oximetry.
12. Adapts positively to changing workload by reprioritizing responsibilities in patient care assignment, goals and patient care management.
13. Knowledgeable regarding the JCAHO Standards for Patient Care and other applicable standards and demonstrates compliance.
14. Demonstrates the ability to utilize and access various specialized staff and resources for patient care outside of clinical experience and knowledge base.
15. Demonstrates a working knowledge of Advance Directive practices.
16. Attends at lease 70% of staff meetings and reviews minutes for 100% of staff meetings per year.
17. Makes judicious use of supplies and patient care items to support cost containment initiatives.
18. Maintains a safe environment. Assists in maintaining unit equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel. Takes corrective action to assure safety of patients/staff which may be compromised because of faulty or "down" equipment.
19. Identifies ethical dilemmas and reports to supervising Physician.
20. Supports hospital waste management and recycling efforts.
21. Obtains and records intake information.
22. Implements patient specific education programs for chronic disease, acute non-urgent health disorders and health promotion and maintenance under the direction of an Physician.
23. Manages incoming telephone calls in a courteous, efficient and responsive manner, schedules appointments as directed. Gives general Family Medicine Center information and builds a positive community image.
24. Identifies age specific health promotion and screening activities and coordinates their implementation.
25. Administers immunizations, allergy series and other medications as required.
26. Provides assistance for simple surgical procedures demonstrating knowledge of procedure specific set-ups and aseptic technique.
27. Identifies and conducts appropriate intervention for suspected domestic violence and adult abuse.
28. Demonstrates knowledge concerning available hospital and community resources coordinating for Family Medicine Center patients as appropriate.
29. Assists in obtaining data and testing.
30. Process prior authorizations for medications, enteral feedings etc. with insurance companies.
31. Manages data bases, including serial labs issues, notifying provider of results
32. Manage provider’s schedules to ensure adequate staffing at all time.
33. Schedules requests from patients for same day appointments.
34. Review daily lab/radiology and other reports and distribute to providers.
35. Take calls from lab/x-ray on critical reports.
36. Completes disability, out of work and other forms
37. Manages Public Health and other related referrals.
38. Liaison to pharmacies, nursing homes, Hospice, Public Health and other community health care resources.
39. Manages prompt prescription refills. Handling all necessary processes to include prior authorizations and indigent programs.
40. Other duties as assigned.

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
3. Two (2) years previous medical office experience or primary care experience preferred.
4. 1-2 years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
5. Ability to function as an integral part of a team.
6. Excellent telephone skills
7. Must be detail oriented and organized.
8. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

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