LPN-Clinic

Company: Ascension, A43
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: May 4, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring LPN-Clinic - Lourdes Gastroenterology - Full-Time, Days - Lourdes Hospital - Binghamton, NY Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8 hour workday flexed between hours of 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, depending upon needs of office. Lourdes Gastroenterology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time LPN to join our team. Our Gastroenterology care team listens to our patients to understand their health concerns and delivers care that is right for each patient. We focus on preventive health screening for colon cancer and working together to prevent serious illness. Come join our team! Why Join Ascension? Lourdes, based in Binghamton, New York, is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. The main hospital campus includes medical, surgical and specialty nursing units, an Ambulatory Care Center, Breast Care Center, a Regional Cancer Center and numerous specialty practices. Reaching beyond the main hospital campus, Lourdes has established a network of primary care providers at 12 convenient sites throughout the region; and the Lourdes at Home and Hospice programs which care for patients in their homes and various nursing facilities. Two mobile mammography vans, a dental van and a medical services van deliver health services out into the region, making health care more easily accessible to surrounding communities. Lourdes is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. What You Will Do As a LPN in the Gastroenterology Department at Lourdes Hospital, you will have the opportunity to provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Assists in obtaining medication prior authorizations.
• Fields calls from patients and relay messages between provider and patient.
• Prepares patients for exams.
• Assists Provider with exams.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education & Work Experience:
      • Diploma: High school diploma or GED required.
      • LPN License required.
      • Cerner EMR experience preferred.
      • 1 - 2 years experience as a LPN preferred.
      • Work experience in Physician Practice preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Lourdes) complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations. In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Lourdes are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.Lourdes does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Lourdes is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the EEO is the Law poster: EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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