TEMP Licensed Practical Nurse (Middletown)
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Job Type TemporaryDescriptionCornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing team in Middletown, NY.RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $28-35 per hourWORK LOCATION(S): Middletown, NY with travel to the Port Jervis and Pine Bush offices. STATUS: Full TimeCORNERSTONE BENEFITS:Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid HolidaysCORNERSTONE'S MISSION:Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation.JOB SUMMARY:Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with CORNERSTONE policies and procedures.Identify potential patient problems, alert the RN or Provider and anticipate orders for intervention.Perform screening procedures according to CORNERSTONE policies.Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed.Participates in CORNERSTONE's Care Team Model including but not limited toParticipates in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy).Leads care team huddles/communication.Directs population management activities for assigned patient panel.Directs and participates in quality improvement activities within the care team and department.Administer medication, treatments and vaccines according to provider orders and scope of practice.Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults.Responsible for carrying out Medical Providers orders for the following actions: EKG's, Emergency response, medication administration (Oral Medications, vaccinations, prescribed treatments) and other procedures according to Provider orders.Strictly adhere to safe nursing practice including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals, Medication Management and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and incompliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.Refer phone calls and patient triage to Lead Nurse or Physician.Float to other departments and the laboratory as needed.Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care to all patients.Ensure clean and safe patient environment.Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Successful completion of LPN program from an Accredited SchoolBLS CertificationLicenses Required: NYS Education Department Licensed Practical NurseBilingual (Spanish) Salary Description $28.00 - $35.00 per hour