Licensed Practical Nurse NYU Langone Primary Care Mattituck PER DIEM

Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem LPN - Mattituck. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for using his/her clinical experience to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, age‑appropriate patient care through planning, implementation, and evaluation over a scope of practice. With the patient and family central to the care, the LPN incorporates the unique characteristics and needs of each patient and family member into the care delivery process. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes. Performs multiple clinical and clerical duties as required, complies with established policies and regulations, complies with HIPAA guidelines, and performs other duties as they relate to specialty. Job Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. Complete documentation reflecting multidisciplinary coordination. Document teaching/learning needs of patients and families while on program and in preparation for discharge. Evaluate and document patient’s response to nursing and multidisciplinary team interventions, including patient/family teaching. Evaluate patient’s clinical status and attempt satisfactory resolution of clinical issues at point of care prior to escalating issues. Take action to optimize achievement of patient outcomes. Participate in identification, investigation, and resolution of actual and/or potential risk‑management, quality‑care, or ethical issues. Address patient issues following established communication hierarchy. Evaluate patient progress toward health goals and modify critical path or plan of care accordingly. Interact and collaborate with other members of the health team to identify specific patient needs. Initiate appropriate interventions to amend identified variances from the plan of care. Document patient and family responses to interventions and collaborate with the RN to modify the plan of care as needed. Provide direct patient care utilizing hospital policies, procedures, patient care guidelines, physician orders, standards of practice, clinical pathways, age‑specific guidelines, and patient care guidelines. Recognize and respond to issues that may cause problems and/or refer issues to the RN; use the escalation policy. Recognize the family as defined by the patient and incorporate principles of family‑centered care in daily practice. Identify patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care; elevate issues as required. Consistently verify and document patient advance care directives. Maintain open channels of communication through intra‑ and inter‑shift reporting. Use appropriate communication in all interactions and demonstrate proper telephone etiquette. Actively maintain a clean, safe, therapeutic environment, including security of patient belongings. Respond to emergency situations as appropriate and ensure emergency equipment is present and operational. Be familiar with the HEICS plan and participate in implementing the plan as required. Obtain prior authorization for medication from patient’s insurance company as needed. Obtain referrals for patient tests ordered by MD according to the patient’s insurance requirements. Maintain exam room supplies and cleanliness. Process medication orders and refills through the workflow system. Verify dosage and medication using various tools, progress notes, Clarity, physician orders, or by contacting the patient if necessary. Enter comments and initials in the workflow when receiving verbal approval from a physician to refill a prescription. Identify patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care. If the patient expresses dissatisfaction, implement conflict‑resolution skills and address the issue with the plan of care. Assess and document patient/family advance care directives. Establish collaborative and collegial relationships with health care team members. Minimum Qualifications High School or Equivalent Technical Diploma Graduate of accredited school of licensed practical nursing 0 – 1 year nursing experience in a hospital, ambulatory, private practice, or home health care setting preferred Required Licenses LPN Qualified Candidates Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Benefits and Wellness NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island offers an extensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees at all stages of life. Employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, peer‑support employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal‑opportunity employer and is 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Salary Range The salary range for this role is $40.00 – $40.00 per hour. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed salary does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other compensation or benefits. Pay Transparency Notice The salary range is provided to comply with New York state law on salary transparency in job advertisements. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health