Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Urology)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Urology)

Queens, NY

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we foster an environment where passionate professionals thrive. Our 200+ oncologists, hematologists, and staff across 25 locations are united by a mission : redefining what's possible against cancer and blood disorders.

With cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and a patient-first philosophy, we're innovators reshaping modern medicine.

Join our rapidly growing organization serving over 50,000 patients annually and unlock new frontiers in healing and hope.

In this role, you will :

• Follow all New York Health policies and procedures.
• Update and maintain all electronic patient records and assist in transitioning hard copy records to digital format
• Manage Physician inbox and prioritize tasks assigned via EMR system
• Perform office callbacks to patients, physicians, and other health care facilities
• Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
• Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart and open wallboards for patient to self complete any outstanding documents needed
• Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint
• Provide patient education with regards to medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets
• Prepare patients for examinations, performs routine screening tests, and assists physicians with exams.
• Perform basic lab tests such as phlebotomy, collection of other lab specimens, and EKGs
• Prepare and administers Injections and documents medication under a physician’s order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.

We require :

• Current NYS LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous experience in a lead role or demonstrated potential to act in a lead capacity.
• Previous outpatient experience preferred
• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Proficiency in ONCOemr.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Travel to any of the NYH location throughout Queens

Hours : 8.5 hour shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm

Monday-Friday Alt Saturdays

Salary up to $40 / hr based on experience & education

Benefits include 100% Tuition Reimbursement for any accredited nursing degree including PA, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.

Please check our website at www.nyhealth.com and follow us on Facebook.

New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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