Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus!
Company: Guthrie Health
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
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 Must be licensed in
the state of practice. Experience: One year experience in
healthcare field preferred but not required Essential Functions: 1.
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.2.
Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for
all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in
patient's chart3. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals.
Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if
requested.4. 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 requested5. 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.6. Administers prescribed
injections/medications and records them on patient's chart7. Routes
patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow
up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x rays, and enter lab testing as
requested.8. Basic knowledge of medications (side
effects/contraindications, etc.)9. Be able to read and review
pathology results with patients10. Setup and tear down sterile
fields11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments12. Prepare
surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.13. Assist
surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating
Room if necessary14. Maintain infection control measures including
but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of
autoclave15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process16.
Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal17.
Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon
and/or provider18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect
surgeon, patient, and nurse Other Duties: 1. As assigned as
appropriate for LPN licensure2. Attend new employee orientation and
all mandatory events such as in services, classes, training as
required by the organization3. Complies with the dress code policy
as set forth by Guthrie4. Attends and participates in Department
meetings, along with contributing to department/office goalsThe pay
grade for this position is from $21.00-$32.41 About Us Joining the
Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of
excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of
Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to
serving the community.The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the
workplace.The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated,
practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York
and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than
500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47
specialties through a regional office network providing primary and
specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education
Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency
Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery
Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and
Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a
clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of
Medicine.Job Type: Full-timePay: $21.80 - $34.02 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life
insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement
plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceSupplemental Pay: Bonus
opportunities
Ability to Relocate: Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting
work (Required)
Work Location: In personby Jobble
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