Licensed practical nurse (Lpn)
Full-Time | Onsite
Department: UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pay: Starting at $23
Locations: Downtown Buffalo & Williamsville
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Position Summary
UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our gynecology team. This position supports physicians and advanced practice providers in delivering compassionate, efficient care to patients across the lifespan.
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Key responsibilities
- Clinical Triage & Patient Communication
- Assess patient symptoms and concerns, determine urgency, and recommend appropriate levels of care in accordance with clinical judgment, evidence-based guidelines, and UBMD/NYS protocols
- Serve as a clinical liaison between patients and providers to ensure continuity of care
- Provide nursing advice, education, and counseling to patients and families regarding care plans and next steps
- Care Coordination & Medication Management
- Facilitate medication refills and prior authorizations per provider direction
- Assist with referrals and coordination of multidisciplinary care
- Complete insurance prior authorization requests as required
- Documentation, Quality & Safety
- Accurately document all patient communications, assessments, and interventions in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Adhere to UBMD and New York State standards of care, promoting patient safety and quality outcomes
- Additional Clinical Support
- Assist providers with procedures as needed
- Perform venipuncture, blood collection, and specimen preparation for laboratory testing
- Support clinical operations by performing LPN or medical assistant duties when necessary
- Participate in additional clinical or administrative tasks as assigned
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Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
Experience/Qualifications
- Holds a current NYS RN license
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in an outpatient or OB/GYN setting
- 1 to 3 years of triage experience in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong proficiency with computer and phone systems; ability to manage high call volumes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
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- Why you’ll love working here
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 5 weeks of paid time if 75 hours biweekly per year is worked
UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
