Licensed Practical Nurse Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY Category: Nursing/Nursing Management Department: Pulmonary Union: No Position: Full Time Hours: mon-fri 830a-5p Shift: Day Req #: 41606 Posted Date: Dec 13, 2024 Hiring Range: $28.16 - $35.41 Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/28149) Internal Applicant link Job Details: Job Summary: A Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer nursing care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Responsibilities: + Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements. + Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols. + Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures. + Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients and plans for patient care. + Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs. + Counseling and providing health education to patients and their families; explaining the procedures planned for the patient. + Responsible for strict administration, control, and dispensation of prescription medication in accordance with organizational policy. + Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions. + Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested. + Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary. + Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies. + Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures. + Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations. + Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles. + Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment. + Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality. + Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity. + Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary. + Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties. + Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred. Education: Graduate degree from an accredited licensed practical nurse program required. Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State LPN license. Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers. Other: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) About Us: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: + Health Insurance + Dental + Vision + Retirement Savings Plan + Flexible Savings Account + Paid Time Off + Holidays + Tuition Reimbursement Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/28149) Internal Applicant link Talent Community Search Jobs Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)