Weill Cornell Medical College·New York
The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and nurses with direct patient care, including obtaining histories, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, administering medications, and educating patients. Responsibilities also include managing the electronic medical record, ensuring exam rooms are prepared, and handling administrative tasks like prior authorizations and referrals.
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Midtown
Unit: MHC and WGC8
35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
$33.59 - $37.50
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Under direction, assists physicians and nurses with patient care, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management and patient flowJob Responsibilities Assists with patient flow. Monitors patient arrival, escorts patient to exam room, monitors patient wait times, assists patient in preparing for exam and advises physician when patient is ready. Assists during examination if required or requested. Ensures the exam rooms are clean and ready for the next patient. Washes, sterilizes and sets up instruments and equipment, stock rooms, checks materials and medications for expiration and discards medical waste properly. When needed, records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record as appropriate. Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control. Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel. Assists with administrative tasks which may include prior authorizations, form completion, referrals, maintaining of logs and educational materials and sending/receiving messages, mail and faxes or records, labs, x-ray reports and hospital notes. Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and educating patients. Education High School Diploma Experience Approximately 2 or more years of related clinical experience.
New grads may be considered.
Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor. Licenses and Certifications NYS Registered LPN License and current LPN registration BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association. Infection Control Certificate Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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Candidates must possess a NYS Registered LPN License, current LPN registration, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and an Infection Control Certificate. A minimum of approximately two or more years of related clinical experience is required, although new graduates may be considered.
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse openings in New York are typically driven by ongoing patient-care needs in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. This role is competitive because employers usually expect an active New York State LPN license, CPR and Infection Control certification, plus a vocational or technical nursing diploma or degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, and confirm your certifications are current.