Travel Nurse RN - Skilled Nursing
Syracuse, NY
Trusted Talent
Days

Looking for LPNs for a variety of med/surg and ED. Unit placement will be discussed with the traveler based on previous experience. Will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications:

• Current New York State license
• Certified/re-certified in CPR
• Minimum of one year of experience required
• Prior experience in an inpatient setting preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Duties:

• Perform majority of functions needed in an acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision
• Greet patients, direct to exam rooms, and prepare for exams
• Routine assistance during exams: set up trays for injections, measure and record patients’ progress, take and record vital signs
• Assist with general office duties, reception, appointment scheduling, and chart preparation
• Contact various insurance companies to obtain authorizations for physical therapy, MRIs, CT scans, surgery, etc.
• Contact primary care physicians to obtain or extend referrals
• Assist physicians in care
• Maintain exam rooms and all clinical areas
• Administer injections and assist with procedures
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records strongly desired
• Implement activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse as outlined in the care plan
• Observe and report patient responses to treatments
• Participate in activities related to nursing unit management