Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Ambulatory

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory

VHS is looking for a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Syracuse, NY. The position is for a 13-week duration with 8-hour day shifts. The skills required include nursing. The pay rate is $25.00 per hour plus $875 per week in non-taxed travel per diem for candidates who reside further than 50 miles from the facility location. Certification requirements should be confirmed upon application.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

Qualifications:

Current New York State license; able to be certified/re-certified in CPR. Minimum of one year of experience required. Prior experience in an inpatient setting preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team.

Duties:

Able to perform majority of patient care functions needed in an acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision. Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, prepare for exam. Routine assistance during exams: set up trays for injections, measure and record progress of patients, take and record vital signs. Assist with general office duties, reception, appointment scheduling, filing, and chart preparation. Contact various insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MR's, CT's, surgery, etc. Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals on new patients or extensions of referrals on current patients. Assist physicians in patient care. Maintain exam rooms and all clinical areas. Administer injections and assist with paps and other procedures. Experience using Electronic Medical Records strongly desired. Implements nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse as outlined in the nursing care plan. Observes and reports patient responses to treatments. Participates in activities related to nursing unit management.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply.