FT LPN Jamestown & Dunkirk

The Chautauqua Center; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jamestown & Dunkirk is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role includes providing patient care under RN supervision, performing health assessments, and assisting in clinical procedures. Ideal candidates should have a valid LPN license, strong assessment skills, and be bilingual in Spanish. This position offers $19.50-$23.50/hour and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for practical nursing.
• Current LPN license or must take state boards within 2 months of graduation.
• One year ambulatory or public health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and gather medical history.
• Perform health assessments including measurements and screenings.
• Assist in patient care, scheduling, and communication.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Computer literacy

Education

Graduated from an accredited practical nursing program

Current LPN license

Current CPR certification

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Jamestown & Dunkirk. The Chautauqua Center. LPN. FT. Benefits

Purpose: Under RN supervision, the LPN functions as a member of the nursing team. Responsible and accountable for providing direct and indirect patient care and has assignments in adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health/prenatal. Performs established outpatient nursing care services and procedures reflective of TCC mission and values.

Job Duties

• Prepares patients for examination:
• Greets patients
• Reviews symptoms, treatment, and past health/medical history
• Takes B/P, weight, height, temperature, and other measurements such as peak flow and/or vitals as appropriate to complete health assessment in the clinical area
• Performs vision, hearing screenings, EKG's and spirometry if appropriate
• Assists with the provision of care that includes treatment, teaching, and counseling
• Assists with patient scheduling and encounter forms
• Answers and triages telephone calls and callbacks as instructed by a registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and/or physician
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and maintains room cleaning schedule
• Responsible for set-up, assisting and post-cleaning for special procedures
• Maintains clinical records and logs for clinical area
• Responsible for maintaining, inventory of medical, office, supplies for clinical area
• Files charts, lab reports, patient forms and information in the medical records
• Requests medical records from other health care providers.
• Assists with chart flow/medical records in TCC and for other providers
• Assists with the planning and implementation of programs for patients and families to increase awareness of relevant medical conditions, decrease risk-behaviors, and increase responsibility for self-care
• Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk management programs
• Relieves and substitutes for other staff as needed-Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them
• Understands the TCC's relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships
• Identifies an unsafe patient environment and intervenes responsibly.
• Maintains open communication with the Medical Assistants, Dietitian, Social Worker, Registered Nurses, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners, and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes
• Assists with coordinating care of the patient, referring to appropriate community resources and TCC ancillary services when needed
• Interprets TCC services and policies to patients and families
• Assists patients and families in functioning at their optimum level
• Deals with public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in tactful and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Skills/Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for practical nursing.
• Current LPN license or must have taken state boards within 2 months after graduation. If failed exam must take the next exam on the first available date.
• Current CPR certification
• One year ambulatory or public health experience is preferred
• Strong assessment skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Leadership and organizational skills essential-Satisfactory completion of medication course.
• Bilingual especially in Spanish is preferred.
• Computer literate preferred.
• Knowledge of medical office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of problem-oriented record keeping
• Correct English usage, spelling, and grammar.
• Skilled nursing care and follow-up with thorough documentation
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs
  
  

$19.50-$23.50/hour

TO APPLY: Apply online

Website: http://www.tcchealth.org

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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