Job Description
A Community Health Care Center is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to one of their facilities in Manhattan. About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9a - 5p
Responsibilities:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will;
- Prepare patients as necessary for physician visits by taking vital signs, performing vision and hearing screenings, EKGs and routine laboratory procedures
- Assist patient flow and service coordination with Office Manager and Senior Medical Assistant.
- Provide patient education in both individual and group settings
- Perform chart review for team huddles in preparation of adult and pediatric medical visits
- Assist patients with the scheduling of referral appointments when necessary
- Administer immunizations, assist in suture removals and provide basic wound care using universal precautions
- Collaborate with Medical Assistant staff to ensure clean, tidy and well-stocked patient care areas and lab
- Assist with duties of other medical personnel as time permits and as instructed by Nursing Director and/or Chief Medical Officer
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Experience with Adolescents Venipuncture
- Comfortable with Methadone Dispensing
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized