Licensed Practical Nurse

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate EMR data entry, and adherence to infection control standards.

Responsibilities include delivering care per the patient care plan, coordinating with the health team, and participating in quality improvement activities. Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• LPN certificate or diploma from an accredited program.
• 1–3 years of nursing experience; ambulatory care preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to use EMR systems; accurate data entry from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision.
• Communicates data to assist the provider in assessment and planning; tracks referrals and missed appointments.
• Delivers care per the patient care plan and organizational policies.
• Maintains infection control standards to protect patients and staff.
• Assists with medication administration, vaccine safety, and storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

EMR experience

Computer skills

Adaptability

Flexible hours

Education

LPN certificate or diploma

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, performs work in the non-professional and paraprofessional phases of health services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care under the supervision assigned supervisor.
2. Communicates data collected to assist the provider in patient assessment and planning to include referral tracking, maintaining emergency room/hospitalization log and missed appointments. Utilizes clinical decision support. Collaborates with the healthcare team.
3. Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization.
4. Protects patients/employees utilizing infection control standards.
5. Practices safety standards in medication/immunization administration, vaccine safety, storage.
6. Participates in committee meetings including quality improvement activities.
7. Keeps clinic rooms and nursing care areas in order.
8. Cleans, sterilizes and sets up instruments, trays or other equipment in accordance with standard procedures.
9. Keeps inventory and replenishes supplies. Keeps supply closets in order and prepares supplies as needed.
10. When assigned, serves and assists administrative staff, giving directions and general information concerning agency services; register patients taking and recording data.
11. Participates in conferences on patient care and attend agency meetings to keep abreast of organizational policy and procedure changes.
12. May be required to perform other duties as assigned or when necessary. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certificate or diploma from an accredited LPN program.
2. One (1) to three (3) years nursing experience. Some portion of nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting is recommended.
3. Excellent communication skills- verbal and written.
4. Experience working in a team environment.
5. Computer skills required. Prior experience with EMR systems preferred. Ability to enter accurately information from various sources onto EMR.
6. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient setting.
7. Ability to work flexible hours- days, evenings, holidays and weekends.
8. BLS and Infection Control Certificate required.