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Job Summary:

A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities:

* Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements. * Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols. * Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures. * Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care. * Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs. * Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures planned for the patient. * Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy. * Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions. * Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested. * Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary. * Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies. * Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures. * Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations. * Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles. * Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment. * Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality. * Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity. * Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary. * Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties. * Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

Education:

Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required.

Licenses / Certifications:

Current New York State LPN license. Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.

Other:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)

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WMC Advanced Physician Services PC