VHS is looking for a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Emergency Department.
City: Syracuse
State: NY
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12 hour variable shifts (Day and Night shift available)
Skills: Nursing
W2 Pay Rate: $25.00/hr plus $800/week in non-taxed travel per diem (candidate must reside further than 50 miles from the facility location)
Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements upon application.
Benefits Include:
Competitive Pay Packages
Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
Comprehensive Medical Benefits
Robust Referral Bonus Program
24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
Qualifications:
Current New York State license; able to be certified/re-certified in CPR. Minimum of 1 (one) year of experience required. Prior experience in an inpatient setting preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skill. Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
They must be able to place IV's and perform phlebotomy. Will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.
Duties:
Able to perform majority of patient care functions needed in an acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision. Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, prepare for exam. Routine assistance during exams: set up trays for injections, measure and record progress of patients, take and record vital signs. Assist with general office duties, reception, appointment scheduling, filing and chart preparation. Contact various insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MR’s, CT’s, surgery, etc. Contact primary care physicians to obtain referrals on new patients or extensions of referrals on current patients. Assist physicians in patient care. Maintain exam rooms and all clinical areas. Administer injections and assist with paps and other procedures. Experience using Electronic Medical Records strongly desired. Implements nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse as outlined in the nursing care plan. Observes and reports patient responses to treatments. Participates in activities related to nursing unit management.
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply** #LiveYourLife #VHSNY
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