Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) New

A health services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Family Health team in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm (35 hours/week; 1 hour unpaid lunch)
• Department: Family Health

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will

• Screen patients and make the appropriate referral for services required
• Prepare charts for sessions as assigned by Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse and assure that all laboratory work and ancillary reports are entered
• Document all clinical transactions with patient on patient's chart
• Assist the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse with case management activities and document actions taken
• Assist the medical staff with treatment and diagnostic procedures (e.g., urine catheterization, fixes slides for pap smears, hand instruments to Physicians)
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture on Adults and Pediatric patients
• Administer injections (flu shots and immunizations)
• Monitor equipment and supplies for clinic session, assuring adequate quantities are available
• Handle patient care follow ups; document action taken in patient's chart
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NYS Infection Control certification
• Solid assessment, clinical and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)