LPN Job at The Guthrie Clinic, Ithaca, NY

  • The Guthrie Clinic
  • Ithaca, NY

Job Description

LPN Position at Guthrie

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license.

Schedule & Shift Details:

  • Full-Time: 40 Hours/Week
  • 8-Hour Day Shifts
  • Travel to Ithaca Required
  • Office Hours: 8am – 5pm (Exact scheduling discussed during the interview process.)
  • No Weekends & No Holidays

Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie:

  • Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified LPNs
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Begins the 1st of the month after hire
  • Generous PTO Accrual — Start earning time off from Day 1
  • Tuition Reimbursement — Up to $7,500 per year after 90 days
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate company match
  • Employee Wellness Programs and caregiver support resources

Education, License & Cert:

LPN ‐ Must be licensed in the state of practice.

Experience:

One‐year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Essential Functions:

1. Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart. Will also interview patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.

2. Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient's chart

3. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.

4. Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOA's as requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested.

5. Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.

6. Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient's chart

7. Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow‐up appointments, i.e. Blood work, x‐rays, and enter lab testing as requested.

8. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.)

9. Be able to read and review pathology results with patients

10. Setup and tear down sterile fields

11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments

12. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.

13. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary

14. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave

15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process

16. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal

17. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider

18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse

19. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties:

1. As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure

2. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‐services, classes, training as required by the organization

3. Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie

4. Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals

The pay for this position ranges from $22.24 - $34.70/hour

Updated 8.20.25

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 24527
  • Job Category Nursing
  • Posting Date 09/08/2026, 05:42 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, 13045, US
  • Benefits Eligible Yes
  • Is this a Union position? No
  • Grade N13
  • Working Hours 40

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift

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