Licensed Practical Nurse - Cayuga Primary Care Dryden

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols.

Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the physicians and / or mid-level providers in the practice with clinical activities and direct patient care.

The clinical assistant may also assist in appointment scheduling and other related activities for optimal patient service.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Answer the following questions :
• What is the candidate expected to own, teach, learn, improve, build, implement in their role?
• What should the candidate accomplish in the role and when?
• How will the role progress as the candidate progresses?

Required Skills and Experience :

• Perform clinical duties in accordance with the scope of practice per LPN license and in accordance with NYS laws and regulations.
• Take and record patient's vital signs, prepare exam room and sterilize equipment and supplies per protocols.
• Provide call management for physicians / providers with regard to clinical questions, prescription refills, test results and other patient calls per practice protocols.
• Prepare patient's record for visit, as directed by physician / provider.
• Participates in scheduled team meetings to discuss / clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issues.
• Schedule will be between 7 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm M-F depending on staff rotation

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program
• Current NYS licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)

Physical Requirements :

• Standing 70%
• Sitting 30%
• Reaching 80%
• Bending 50%
• Lifting-must be able to lift 40 lb

Location and Travel Requirements :

Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure :

$24.04 to $32.21 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

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