Cayuga Health System·City of Ithaca, New York
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct clinical care, including obtaining vital signs and preparing examination rooms for patient visits. They also manage clinical communications, such as prescription refills and test results, while maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cayuga Primary Care, Ithaca Mall Full Time | Days | No Weekends or Holidays When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more.
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Role Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports physicians and advanced practice providers by delivering high-quality clinical care and assisting with patient flow in a busy primary care setting.
This role contributes to positive patient experiences by ensuring efficient clinical operations, accurate documentation, and responsive communication.
Roles and Responsibilities Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in accordance with NYS LPN licensure and applicable laws and regulations Obtain and document vital signs, prepare examination rooms, and clean and sterilize equipment following established protocols Manage clinical phone calls, including prescription refills, test results, and patient inquiries, per practice guidelines Prepare patient records and documentation in advance of provider visits to support efficient care delivery Participate in scheduled team meetings to support collaboration, clarify workflows, and address patient care needs Required Skills and Experience Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Minimum of 0-1 year of clinical nursing experience in a healthcare setting Preferred Skills and Experience Previous experience in a primary care or outpatient medical office setting Preferred skills are not required for consideration.
Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including: Standing: approximately 70% of work time Sitting: approximately 30% of work time Reaching: up to 80% Bending: up to 50% Lifting: ability to lift up to 40 pounds Frequent use of fine motor skills, visual acuity, and verbal communication in a clinical environment Location, Travel and Shift Requirements Onsite at Cayuga Primary Care - Ithaca Mall 40 Catherwood Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Part Time, approximately 3 days per week, between 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, based on staff rotation No weekends or holidays required 0% travel required for this role Pay Range Disclosure Standard rate of $24.04 - $32.21 per hour, plus benefits.
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Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and hold a current New York State LPN license. The role requires 0-1 year of clinical nursing experience and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 40 pounds.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.