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Licensed Practical Nurse - Infectious Disease

  • Syracuse
  • Nursing Support
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: May 28 2026
  • Medicine
  • MedBest
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, G5
  • 88491
  • N/A
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Job Summary:

Experienced LPN supporting infectious disease care through patient screening, vital signs, medication, exposure review, and assistance with exams. Skilled in documentation, patient communication, prescription processing, and updating ID-related labs. Maintains exam rooms, PPE, and equipment sanitation per infection control and OSHA standards. Provides patient education, manages charts and forms, supports clinic operations, and upholds safety protocols to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

CLERICAL PRACTICE

  •  Screen patients for infectious disease symptoms, take vitals, review histories, and assist with exams while maintaining patient flow.
  • Document patient information, medications, exposure risks, and education accurately per policy
  • Manage patient calls, prescription renewals, and communication; enter and update infectious disease labs (cultures, serologies, viral loads)
  • Provide patient education on infection prevention, treatment adherence, and follow-up care
  • Maintain exam rooms, PPE, supplies, and equipment sanitation per infection control standards
  • Manage charts, forms, scanning, and documentation required for infectious disease care and insurance processing
  • Support clinic operations, assist with staff orientation, and attend nursing meetings as needed
  • Follow OSHA, safety, and infection control protocols; identify and report concerns promptly
  • Maintain EPIC proficiency and perform additional duties to support safe clinic operations

OFFICE EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone, fax machine, computers and printers, copier, postage machine, and shredder

COMPUTER SYSTEMS USED
EPIC, Outlook Email, Excel, Word

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered LPN. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in an outpatient setting (specialty area) strongly preferred.

Work Days:

Monday through Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G5: $21.07 - $35.22

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment  Office:

MedBest Medical Management

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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