Sr Licensed Practical Nurse

About This Role

This Senior Licensed Practical Nurse role involves providing comprehensive patient care within various healthcare settings, administering nursing procedures, and ensuring patient safety under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, and record physiological measurements
• Provide treatment to patients per organizational protocols
• Assist providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients and plans of care
• Identify and provide physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs
• Provide health education to patients and their families, explaining planned procedures
• Administer, control, and dispense prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy
• Notify the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions
• Perform functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested
• Initiate, issue and verify patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications
• Safeguard and inventory equipment and supplies
• Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures
• Establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations
• Participate in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, and weekly team huddles
• Maintain a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment
• Respect patients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality
• Utilize technology, including specialized software, to maximize productivity
• Develop and maintain electronic files as necessary
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and provide customer service
• Assist other support staff and collaborate with internal and external parties
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning
• Act as point of escalation for other clinical and non-clinical team members
• Train newly hired clinical staff members and provide ongoing guidance to team members
• Order and maintain inventory for medication stored and administered in the practice

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program
• Current New York State LPN license
• Current CPR for HealthCare Workers or BCLS certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications