Licensed Practical Nurse- Float (LPN)
Location: Bronx/Washington Heights, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.5hr shifts between 7:30am-6pm Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)
In This Role, You Will:
- Update and maintain the electronic medical record with up to date vital signs, patient demographics, medication reconciliation, allergies and medical diagnoses
- Manage Physician inbox messages and prioritize tasks assigned via the electronic medical record
- Assist in maintaining the medical inventory; place orders for new materials and stock rooms to ensure adequate supplies for physician staff
- Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
- Escort patients to exam rooms
- Provide patient education concerning medications, management of diseases, home treatments, and special diets
- Assist physician with exams and/or procedures
- Prepare and administer Injections
- Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
- Perform point of care lab testing
- Perform EKGs
- Administer and document medication under a physician's order and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduce the potential for medical error
- Must be willing and able to float throughout our Staten Island and Brooklyn Locations
We Require:
- Current NYS LPN license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Spanish-speaking preferred
- Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
- Experience with EMR's
- Reliable transportation to any of NYCBS location for patient care needs
What We Offer:
- Salary: Starting at $39 per hour based on experience
- Benefits: Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, Paid Time off (PTO), 8 paid holidays (2 floating)