What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practice Nurse position at Tandym Group and Careers?
A healthcare services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their growing Urology Department in Brooklyn.
About the Opportunity
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (35 hours/week - 1 hour unpaid lunch)
- Department: Urology
Responsibilities:
- Screen patients and make the appropriate referral for services required
- Prepare charts for sessions as assigned by Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and assure that all laboratory work and ancillary reports are entered
- Document all clinical transactions with patient on patient's chart
- Assist the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse with case management activities and document actions taken
- Assist the medical staff with treatment and diagnostic procedures (e.g., urine catheterization, fixes slides for pap smears, hand instruments to Physicians)
- Perform EKGs and venipuncture on Adults and Pediatric patients
- Administer injections (flu shots and immunizations)
- Monitor equipment and supplies for clinic session, assuring adequate quantities are available
- Handle patient care follow ups; document action taken in patient's chart
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- 2 year of experience as an LPN in an OBGYN Generalist, GYN Specialty, or Urology setting
- Knowledge of Next Generation
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Bilingual
Salary : $42 - $45