Licensed Practical Nurse #Full Time

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors' practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting. The LPN will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture of kindness, inclusion, integrity, accountability, and excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and assist administrative staff and MAs with coordinating patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform vital signs and document in patient's electronic record.
• Gather and populate MU data on patient's electronic record (allergies, medications, fam. history, etc.).
• Administer injections (subq, IM and intradermal) as ordered by providers.
• Perform phlebotomy/venipuncture as ordered by providers and prepare specimens to be transported to lab.
• Perform point of care testing as trained, maintain log books.
• Assist physicians with clinical procedures and examinations.
• Develop and maintain educational material for patients and provide individual instruction as needed.
• Oversee completion of daily refrigerator/freezer logs.
• Clinical order entry as needed.
• Monitor supply inventories for practice and order supplies as needed. Assists Supervisor and/or Manager with re-orders and inventory tracking.
• Provide coverage of other clinical staff as needed.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Provide chaperone duties as required by the Department's Chaperone Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency and graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing program required.
• 2 years' relevant experience required.
• Current NYS LPN license in good standing required.
• Current BCLS/AED certification required.
• Must demonstrate proficiency of OSHA standards including disposal of biohazard waste.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to perform across multi- disciplinary and/or specialties while maintaining high productivity and a professional and service- oriented demeanor.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of peers, management and other stakeholders. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc.
• Regular exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable disease and other conditions common to a clinical work environment.
• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule). Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Preferred multi-specialty experience in a high-volume setting preferred.
• Prior EMR experience, EPIC preferred.
• Prior experience in an Obstetrics and/or Gynecological medical practice is preferred.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $30.53 - $44.23

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61 st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.