Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Services Family Practice

United Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Ambulatory Services Admin. The Ambulatory Care Department is located within the United Health Services Hospital Physician Practice locations. This position is a float position to cover for areas with staffing shortages. Hours will vary depending on the location. Applicants need to be flexible and enjoy change and new experiences. This is a Full Time Benefits Eligible position.

Shift: Days
Hours per week: 40
Salary range: $23.56 - 31.88/hour, depending on experience

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Licensed Practical Nurse Overview

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care tasks and procedures under the direction of an RN, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, physician, or other authorized health care provider.

Licensed Practical Nurse: Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Performs clinical assignments within scope of practice to maximize patient experience and ensure patient safety.
• Promotes and facilitates the compliance and understanding of Joint Commission, NYS DOH, Infection Control and all regulatory standards.
• Under the direction of a provider or RN, educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medication according to UHS Hospitals policy.
• Maintains CIA Waived Lab standard and performs CLIA Waived Lab testing and proficiency validations according to regulatory standards. Included tri-annual AAFP Lab Proficiency testing, lab quality controls and Lab credentialing.
• Collaborates with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, reviews PI data and assists in development of Performance Improvement plans.
• Participates in educational opportunities.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation

Position Qualifications

Minimum:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current NY State LPN license
• Documentation of CPR certification within 1 week of start of employment.

Preferred:

• At least 1 year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the LPN curriculum.
• Previous experience in a walk in/ primary care setting.

Employee Benefits at United Health Services

When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match model
• Immediate accrual of paid time off
• Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
• Free, extensive online training through HealthStream

• UHS encourages career development and has established programs to support tuition reimbursement for its employees who wish to improve their knowledge and skills. These include programs related to tuition reimbursement, educational incentives and tuition forgiveness. The availability of these programs depends on the UHS entity in which you are employed. Please read below for information on all three of these programs.

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.