Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time Day Family Practice [Apply Now]
Company: Guthrie
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This is a Full Time day LPN at a
Family Practice location. Position Summary: Assist physician with
duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working
within and to the maximum scope of license Education, License &
Cert: LPN ? Must be licensed in the state of practice. Experience:
One?year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required
Essential Functions: - Directs patient to exam room and prepares
patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight,
respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and
records same on chart. Will also interview patient to obtain
history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart
as requested. - Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider
authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed.
Chart as written in patient’s chart - Email, fax or call in any
insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to
specialist if requested. - Assists in smooth departmental operation
by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA’s as
requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions
as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Must
train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and
other computer program training as requested. Must train and
maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other
computer program training as requested - Attends to exam and
procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on
hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical
supplies for the department as requested. - Administers prescribed
injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart - Routes
patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or
follow?up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x?rays, and enter lab
testing as requested. - Basic knowledge of medications (side
effects/contraindications, etc.) - Be able to read and review
pathology results with patients - Setup and tear down sterile
fields - Basic knowledge of surgical instruments - Prepare surgical
trays as needed for procedures for the day. - Assist surgeon with
operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if
necessary - Maintain infection control measures including but not
limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of
autoclave - Proficient with autoclave sterilization process -
Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal -
Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon
and/or provider - Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon,
patient, and nurse Other Duties: - As assigned as appropriate for
LPN licensure - Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory
events such as in?services, classes, training as required by the
organization - Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by
Guthrie - Attends and participates in Department meetings, along
with contributing to department/office goals The range for this
position is $21.80-$34.02 an hour About Us Joining the Guthrie team
allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health
care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff
members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The
Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Guthrie Clinic
is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization
in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty
group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced
practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office
network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities.
Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery,
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine,
Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as
Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care
Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
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