Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician. 

• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects. 

• Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment. 

• Responsible for performing assigned back office duties and rotating as a telephone triage nurse in an efficient and professional manner. 

• Performs all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures. 

• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Experience & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or of a Nursing Vocational or Nursing Technical school required. 

• Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.