Licensed Practical Nurse

LPNReports to: Nurse Manager/Office ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSummary: CNY Fertility is a renowned fertility center offering advanced treatments like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing. With a patient-centered approach and cutting-edge technology, we support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Our LPN performs patient-specific duties in the area of fertility including patient care, teaching, triage, and procedures, under the direction of the physician by performing the following duties.Required Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Places patients in rooms, assists with recording and taking vital signs. Records patient history, medications, and significant changes.Performs all prescribed injections.Performs phlebotomy successfully.Collects and labels specimen as outlined in lab orders/requisitions.Transports specimens to the lab promptly for testing.Starts, maintains, and discontinues IV lines under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.Maintains factual and thorough health care records.Reports any concerns to direct RN supervisor or Physician.Communicates, reviews, and records all laboratory results under the direct supervision of a provider or a registered nurse.Cleans, stocks, and maintains all exam rooms.Participates in training, conferences, staff development, and continuing education programs pertaining to area of expertise.This position may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and operational needs of the organization.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of technical training. Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN School of Nursing.Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:· Medical Terminology· Demonstrate proficiency in injections· Demonstrate proficiency in venipunctures· Demonstrate proficiency in administering oral medications· Time management skillsCertificates and Licenses:CPR/BLSNYS Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.Benefits include:· 401(k)· Dental insurance· Vision Insurance· Health Insurance· Life Insurance· Flexible spending account· Paid time off· Maternity Leave