LPN-Physician Practice-PD

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment.  The LPN functions under the supervision and delegation authority of the licensed provider and/or Registered Nurse, while performing clinical and other supporting patient care tasks.  This individual also functions as a role model with supervision over medical assistant staff.  The LPN must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care and demonstrate effective communication and problem solving skills.  The LPN assists in the design and oversight of efficient patient flow and upholds an environment of patient safety and satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Diploma from an accredited LPN program and current NYS LPN license required.
• BCLS training and current certification required from:  American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
• Proficiency with care tasks such as safe medication administration, aseptic technique, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to enhance age-specific patient care, team collaboration and analytical problem solving.
• A detail-orientation with multiple tasks and follow-through of tasks to completion.
• Advanced proficiency using EPIC is a plus.

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.

Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Catholic Health is also proud to be voted one of Newsday's Top Places to Work on Long Island in 2018 and 2019 and Modern Healthcare's Best Place to work in both 2019 and 2020.