Float LPN - Internal Medicine

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  • Premier Medical Group
Job Summary
Location
Poughkeepsie ,NY 12600
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
15 Dec 2024
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Job Description

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Department of Education. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public.nnDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESnnAssists physicians with patient office visits, including rooming patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medication lists according to provider protocols, and enters accurate past and current medical history into patient’s electronic medical record.nnAdministration of medication/vaccines in accordance with physician orders and The Five Rights of Medication Administration.nnPerforms select clinical tests; such as glucose finger sticks and A1C testingnnPerforms administrative task including but not limited to; completion of forms, prescription refills according to physician protocols, sending referrals, communication with patients, obtaining prior authorizations, chart verification prior to patient appointments and obtaining any pertinent medical information/documentation from outside providers or previous physicians.nnCompiles and assists provider with the follow up of lab/imaging results and reports to patients as directed in a timely manner.nnResponsible for organization, cleaning and re-stocking of exam rooms.nnDemonstrates appropriate use and disposal of hazardous waste.nnFields patient phone calls, electronic messages and triages, prioritizes messages and responds accordingly.nnAssists with requests/obtains patient medical records.nnDemonstrates proper infection control procedures and follows universal precautions.nnPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the possibility of medical errors.nnOther duties as assigned.nnEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:nnCurrent NYS LPN license required.nnExperience as an LPN in a physician’s office, preferably in Internal Medicine.nnCurrent Infection Control Certificate is required.nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.nnQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSnnAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.nnMust demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.nnFamiliarity with EMR systems preferred.nnFlexibility to work one Saturday per monthnnTravel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations may be necessary upon request.nnPremier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity EmployernnPay Range: $27 - $36 per hournnApply for this PositionnnApply with Indeed

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