Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Practical Nurse - Urology - Queens Medical Group

Location

Flushing, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the healthcare network of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Many of our physicians in Queens are also on the faculty of the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine. We are committed to providing you and your family with advanced, compassionate care close to home.

Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Practical Nurse - Urology - Queens Medical Group

Join Queens Medical Group’s Urology team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and play a vital role in delivering specialized care to patients with urologic conditions. Under the supervision of a provider and/or clinical supervisors, you will assist with procedures, patient education, and ongoing care management. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative setting and make a difference in patients’ lives.

In this role, you will:

• Observes and records progress, symptoms, reactions, complaints, interventions in the EMR as appropriate. Reports changes in patients’ condition to provider.

• May assist office with answering incoming calls.  Gathers appropriate data for providers from patient prior to call hand off. 

• Contacts patients as delegated by provider to advise them of test results and/or relays physician instructions

• Administers medication per scope and training as delegated by Nurse Coordinator or select healthcare provider

• Provides direct patient care with scope and as delegated by nurse clinician or health care provider such as ear irrigation, vaccine and medication administration, wound care and suture/staple removal

• Patient Education: Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventative care. Instructs patients on correct medication self-administration; provides educational materials as needed

• Performs other job-related duties as required

This is a full-time day shift position, Monday–Friday with varied hours between 8:00AM - 5:00 PM. This position requires traveling to multiple locations.

Preferred Criteria:

• At least one-year of experience as an LPN

• Previous experience in an outpatient setting

Required Criteria:

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Current Licensure and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

• BLS Certification with American Heart Association

• Knowledge in Principles of infection control, performance improvements and delegation

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$35.60-$42.70/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.