What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Primary Care Clinic position at Guthrie Health?
LPN - Med/Surg Float Pool Full Time
Guthrie Corning Medical Center is hiring exceptional and motivated LPNs to work in our Float Team department.
In this position, you will be assigned to one of our acute care nursing units to assist in the nursing coverage so that our patients continue to receive the optimal care our healthcare organization is known for.
Our Team Nursing Model allows you to work at the top scope of your nursing license. You will benefit from a supportive and kind work environment within our medical/surgical nursing units and across the continuum of ancillary services and departments.
Career Highlights:
- Competitive Salary: Up to $15k Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates with no contract or repayment required
- Additional compensation for float team, shift and weekend differentials
- Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
- Retirement Savings plan with guaranteed employer match
Responsibilities:
- Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart.
- Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
- Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA's as requested.
- Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need).
- Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x-rays, and enter lab testing as requested.
- Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
- Setup and tear down sterile fields
- Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
- Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
- Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in-services, classes, training as required by the organization
- Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie
- Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals
About Us:
Guthrie Corning Medical Center values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are part of a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania, offering primary and specialty care in 22 communities.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Requirements:
- One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required.
Specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Acute care
We offer relocation assistance to help you join our team!
Salary : $15,000
