A community services organization in New York City is actively seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Pediatric team in Manhattan. About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (1 Saturday per month)
- Hours: 8am to 6pm (Mon & Wed); 8am to 5pm (Tues, Thurs & Fri); 8am to 4pm (Sat)
- Call: None
- Patient Population: Pediatric Underserved
- Patient Volume: 20 to 24 per day
- EMR: eClinicalWorks (ECW)
Responsibilities: The Pediatric LPN will:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' condition
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitor inventory of medications and immunizations
- Order medications and immunizations as needed
- Evaluate and monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments
- Educate individuals, families and other groups on topics such as their health conditions, disease prevention, proper medication use, and develop health improvement programs
- Ensure that stock of clinical supplies is maintained
- Provide healthcare, first aid, immunizations and other nursing services
- Enter patient's data into the medical records
- Administer drugs, immunizations, medical devices or other forms of treatment
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- ACLS and CPR certifications
- Pediatric background
- Previous experience in an Outpatient role/setting
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience in an Ambulatory Care, Medical-Surgical, Primary Care, and/or Women's Health
- Experience working with indigent or medically underserved populations