LPN

Position: LPN

Location: 400 Westage Business Center Drive

Division: Internal Medicine

Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt Hourly

Reports to: Practice Director

Hours/ Travel: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

About Premier Medical Group:

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience. We strive to recruit and retain top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent that reflects our values, supports our mission, and drives our continued growth.

Summary/Primary Role:

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Office Supervisor or Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the New York State Department of Education. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Assists physicians with patient office visits, including rooming patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medication lists according to provider protocols, and enters accurate past and current medical history into patient's electronic medical record.
• Administration of medication/vaccines in accordance with physician orders and The Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Performs select clinical tests; such as glucose finger sticks and A1C testing
• Performs administrative task including but not limited to; completion of forms, prescription refills according to physician protocols, sending referrals, communication with patients, obtaining prior authorizations, chart verification prior to patient appointments and obtaining any pertinent medical information/documentation from outside providers or previous physicians.
• Compiles and assists provider with the follow up of lab/imaging results and reports to patients as directed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for organization, cleaning and re-stocking of exam rooms.
• Demonstrates appropriate use and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Fields patient phone calls, electronic messages and triages, prioritizes messages and responds accordingly.
• Assists with requests/obtains patient medical records.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and follows universal precautions.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the possibility of medical errors.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS LPN license required.
• Experience as an LPN in a physician's office, preferably in Internal Medicine.
• Current Infection Control Certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.
• Familiarity with EMR systems preferred.
• Flexibility to work one evening per week, and one weekend per month.
• Travel to any of the Premier Medical Group locations may be necessary upon request.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00.

Travel:

If travel is needed, travel is primarily within PMG's service area and is expected during normal business hours, with some flexibility as operational needs require.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a clinical outpatient setting and routinely involves direct interaction with patients, providers, and clinical staff. The work environment may involve exposure to infectious disease, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning agents, and varying patient conditions. Standard precautions, PPE, and adherence to safety protocols are required at all times.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

• This is a safety-sensitive position, requiring alertness, sound judgment, and adherence to patient safety standards at all times.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and move between exam rooms throughout the day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting or moving supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds; occasional assistance with patient positioning may be required.
• Ability to use hands for clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, operating medical equipment, and performing procedures within scope.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.

Additional:

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.