LPN TRI Bariatric Surgery

• Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work

Schedule

Days

Hours

0830-1630-

Summary

Clinical support position involving patient education, care follow up and documentation under the direct supervision of Physicians and/or Midlevel Providers. Work responsibilities are primarily conducted in an outpatient medical office setting and/or on the telephone. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. This position will also require active involvement in patient triage activities and ancillary medical support functions as required.

Responsibilities

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current New York State Licensure.

Experience

One (1) to three (3) years' experience in an acute care or physician office (primary care or specialty) setting is required

Knowledge, skills and ability

Able to work well in stressful situations and conditions of frequent interruption. Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working conditions

Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances May be exposed to /occasionally exposed to patient elements Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to many interruptions Occasionally subjected to irregular hours Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Handles absentee replacement on short notice May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of practice