Licensed Practical Nurse - Telemetry - Per Diem

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in our Telemetry unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY.

Our Telemetry department has been described by our staff as having a caring & comforting environment with an incredible team that feels like family.

The department is fast-paced but has a strong focus on teaching and learning. Our LPNs work on a Care Team with a RN and a PCP sharing a patient load.

Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie :

• Newly Increased LPN Rates for 2024!
• Comprehensive Orientation and Nurses Training
• Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
• Quiet Suburban Neighborhood
• Free On-Site Parking
• Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop

The Guthrie Clinic has been named one of Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2023.

Position Summary

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license

Education, License, & Cert

LPN - license based on corresponding position location

Experience

One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Essential Functions

Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart.

Will also interview patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.

• Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon / provider authorization for all department surgeons / providers as needed. Chart as written in patient's chart
• Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
• Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA's as requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need).

Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested. Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested

Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness.

Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.

• Administers prescribed injections / medications and records them on patient's chart
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments, . Blood work, x-rays, and enter lab testing as requested.
• Basic knowledge of medications (side effects / contraindications,
• Be able to read and review pathology results with patients
• Setup and tear down sterile fields
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments
• Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary
• Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
• Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
• Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal
• Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and / or provider
• Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse

Other Duties

• As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure
• Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in-services, classes, training as required by the organization
• Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department / office goals

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $38.23 per hour