Description
Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
****$4000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only pro-rated for Part-time****
Medical Practice LPN in the OB/ GYN department in Poughkeepsie NY
40 hours per week Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm & Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
When you join our growing multi-specialty medical practice you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building socialization and work-life balance.
We offer a range of outpatient practices including primary care oncology neurology gastroenterology endocrinology OB/GYN bariatric surgical cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.
Summary: Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding health teaching health counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed health care provider.
Responsibilities:
- Greet patients in waiting area escort patients to clinical areas check-outs and answer patient questions.
- Telephone call-backs and telephone care as directed by physician/provider and RN.
- Patient counseling and education as directed by provider (verbal brochures handouts).
- Responsible for HPN and NYSIIS immunization registration reprinting and account updates if applicable.
- Preparation of medical record in advance of appointment. This includes anticipatory tasks such as consent forms ABNs PHI Release obtaining medical records from other providers/facilities and updating of EMR when appropriate.
- Patient check-in: obtain and document chief complaint vital signs history ordered CLIA waived tests; Capture charges for provision of ancillary services.
- Assists patients with the completion of patient summaries medication/allergy reconciliation at every office visit history forms and in obtaining appropriate treatment consents including administering and documenting injections dispensing and documenting medications as directed by physician/provider.
- Prepare patient and exam room; chaperone and assist physician/provider with examination procedures and treatments if needed
- Labeling and handling of labs pap smears cultures biopsies and other specimens; Preparation of laboratory and imaging requisitions.
- Assist with coordination of further patient care and follow-up and carry out tasks as directed by RN and/or physician/provider. This may include communication with patient hospital labs imaging centers pharmacies physician offices insurance plans.
- Document all activities/interventions patient/family responses tests and treatments in the medical.
- Assumes responsibility for patient flow and ensure that patients have follow up testing and appointment with physicians.
- Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
- Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal Imaginative Agile Connected).
- Performs other duties as required.
Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of starting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
- Computer skills/data entry.
- Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vitals.
- Vaccine administration and medication preparation.
Preferred:
- Minimum Experience: one year.
- Proficiency in multiple languages.
- Phlebotomy.
- EKG.
Education Required:
- HS Graduate or Equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Org Unit: 1496
Department: Southern Ob/Gyn
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly