Salary: 20.46-30.70 USD

Facility: Trinity PC Niagara Falls

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: Normal shift is 8:30a - 5p

Summary:

Clinical support position involving the direct participation in non-invasive diagnostic procedures including EKGs, PFTs and vital signs. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for an increased scope of responsibilities; acts as a mentor to colleagues, demonstrates proficiency in all responsible activities, and is expected to serve as team lead and provide training and guidance to staff. 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Able to work well in stressful situations and conditions of frequent interruption.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred

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

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