LPN

Position: LPN


Location: 50 Eastdale Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Division: Clinical Operations


Department: Urology

Classification : Full-Time Non-Exempt Hourly


Reports to: Practice Manager/Director or Clinical Supervisor


Shift/Core Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (Day off varies each week) Must travel to the New Windsor location.

About Premier Medical Group:

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience. We strive to recruit and retain top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent that reflects our values, supports our mission, and drives our continued growth.

Summary/Primary Role:

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Department of Education. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient office visits, including rooming patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medication lists according to provider protocols, and enters accurate past and current medical history into patient's electronic medical record.
• Administration of medication/vaccines in accordance with physician orders and The Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Performs select clinical tests; such as glucose finger sticks and A1C testing
• Performs administrative task including but not limited to; completion of forms, prescription refills according to physician protocols, sending referrals, communication with patients, obtaining prior authorizations, chart verification prior to patient appointments and obtaining any pertinent medical information/documentation from outside providers or previous physicians.
• Compiles and assists provider with the follow up of lab/imaging results and reports to patients as directed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for organization, cleaning and re-stocking of exam rooms.
• Demonstrates appropriate use and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Fields patient phone calls, electronic messages and triages, prioritizes messages and responds accordingly.
• Assists with requests/obtains patient medical records.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and follows universal precautions.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the possibility of medical errors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.
• Familiarity with EMR systems preferred.
• Flexibility to work one Saturday per month
• Travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations may be necessary upon request.

Experience

• Current NYS LPN license required.
• Current Infection Control Certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EMR).

Certifications

• Active state License Practical Nurse licensure as required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred (if applicable).

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work: 40 hours

An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week to maintain full-time status for benefits eligibility purposes, consistent with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Practice's benefits plan. Notwithstanding this benefits eligibility threshold, the expectations of the position require employees to work an average of forty (40) hours per week, with overtime required as scheduled based on operational needs. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws. Exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of their position and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Overtime requirements and scheduling will be determined by the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base hourly range for this position is $30.00-$36.00 per hour.

Travel Requirements:

• If travel is needed, travel is primarily within PMG's service area and is expected during normal business hours, with some flexibility as operational needs require.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a clinical outpatient setting and routinely involves direct interaction with patients, providers, and clinical staff. The work environment may involve exposure to infectious disease, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning agents, and varying patient conditions. Standard precautions, PPE, and adherence to safety protocols are required at all times.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

• This is a safety-sensitive position, requiring alertness, sound judgment, and adherence to patient safety standards at all times.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and move between rooms throughout the day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting or moving supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.

Additional:

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Range: $29 - $34 per hour