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Guthrie Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time, Days in Cortland, New York
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care in our Acute Care unit at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is Full Time (three 12 hour shifts), flexing night & day shift.
Our Acute Care department has been described by our staff as having a caring & comforting environment with an incredible team that feels like family. The department is fast-paced but has a strong focus on teaching and learning. Our LPNs work on a Care Team with a RN and a PCP sharing a patient load. The Acute Care department also utilizes our Pulse Center which is a virtual care team that supports our bedside nurses.
Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie:
Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Newly Increased LPN Rates for 2024!
Large Shift Differentials for Evening & Night Shift
Medical, and Dental Insurance effective the 1st of the month following date of hire.
Generous PTO Package
403b Retirement Plan with Company Matching
Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program
Comprehensive Orientation and Nurses Training
Advancement Opportunities locally and within the Guthrie system.
Substantial Employee Referral Program
Friendly, Supportive and Diverse Work Family
Quiet Suburban Neighborhood
Free On-Site Parking
Fantastic Onsite Coffee Shop
The Guthrie Clinic has been named one of Becker’s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2023.
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 ‐ license based on corresponding position location
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 pay range for this position is $24.50 - $38.23 per hour.
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 that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
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.