Licensed Practical Nurse - NJ - Per Diem

Job Opportunity At Hospital For Special Surgery

How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let's talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Working under the supervision of one of our prominent MDs, you will provide the utmost deliverance of patient care in the physician's office setting.

Scope of duties will include:

• Assisting the physician in treatments and procedures
• Proficiency in obtaining vital signs, height and weight, venipuncture, cast removal, suture and staple removal and application of off-the-shelf braces
• Rooming patients
• Overseeing patient flow
• Stocking exam rooms

Minimum requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current NJ State LPN License and Registration
• BLS Certification

Preferred qualifications:

• At least one year of ambulatory clinic, physician's office or hospital setting
• Experience with EMR preferably EPIC
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to all customers including patients, physicians, fellow co-workers, etc.
• Establishing and maintaining an organized professional environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced setting

Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.