Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

WIHD is actively recruiting for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).  This is an exciting opportunity for a growing outpatient clinic seeking an LPN to participate in a broad range of activities supporting patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a center of excellence in Valhalla, NY.  The LPN position is part time, 21-24 hours per week and includes benefits such as Term Life, STD, LTD, Paid Time Off and 403(b).

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities Include:

Direct Patient Care/Contact

• Prepares patients for clinical examinations and interventions, as needed;
• Assists providers in conducting examinations and procedures;
• Administers medications and immunizations upon request;

Treatment Coordination

• Facilitates chart preparation including collecting all results prior to the scheduled patient visit;
• Obtains, as needed, prior authorization for WIHD services and for referrals and prescriptions generated by WIHD providers. Organizes appeals if denied;
• Facilitates referrals to other WIHD clinical specialties and other agency programs and services;
• Generates referrals forms for outside services including the collection and submission of supporting documentation required;
• Support the health of patients by regularly confirming that appointments, test, procedures and forms are appropriately scheduled and up-to-date. Speak with patient and/or caregiver regularly and document discussion in medical notes within EMR;
• Serves as a liaison with hospitals, physician’s offices and third party payors regarding patient care issues and the need for outside tests and procedures;
• Assists providers in monitoring the results of labs and other tests ordered. Alerts providers to abnormal findings;
• Obtains information from agencies, pharmacies, etc. required for patient care;
• Completes paperwork to facilitate surgical coordination and for other purposes such as surrogate court.
• Provides education for patients, agency staff, caregivers and families regarding clinical recommendations and self-care strategies and documents such activities using the electronic health record.

LPN Other Tasks

• Assist in keeping EHR charts current including medication reconciliation, test results and consultation notes from outside providers. Utilizing the EHR to its fullest potential;
• Addresses patient and/or agencies concerns or calls them to the attention of Health Services supervisory staff to address;
• As requested by RN, responds to emergencies throughout WIHD and stabilizes situation until EMS arrives;
• When necessary, help medical assistants complete their assigned duties;
• When necessary, provide administrative coverage and back-up support to other positions in Adult Health to include medical reception desk;

LPN Requirements:

• Minimum two years recent pertinent and professional clinical experience;
• Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse License;
• Knowledge of care delivery systems, and state and federal regulations;
• Minimum one year experience in direct nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

WIHD values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 – 24 per week