Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Primary Care

Rockwell Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Two-site clinics (Red Hook & Astoria)

Job summary

Rockwell Health Center, a multi-site outpatient network in Red Hook, Brooklyn and Astoria, Queens, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support primary care operations and coordination across both clinics. The role blends direct patient care with clinical coordination.

Responsibilities include vaccines, DME orders, lab result follow-ups, and documentation in the EHR (eClinicalWorks). On-site five days per week, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at Red Hook or Astoria.

Qualifications

• Active NYS LPN license and current registration.
• At least one year of LPN experience.
• Ability to manage steady patient flow with follow-ups and documentation.
• On-site availability five days a week, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, at Red Hook or Astoria clinics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DME orders and prior authorizations.
• Communicate lab results and follow-up instructions to patients.
• Administer vaccines and injections per provider orders.
• Reinforce patient education on chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension).
• Assist with medication reconciliation and maintain patient records.
• Prepare patient letters and support clinical documentation in EHR (eClinicalWorks).
• Track patient follow-ups and flag outstanding needs to providers.
• Room patients, take vital signs, and assist with MA tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and staff at both sites to maintain clinic flow.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical coordination

Patient education

BLS certification

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Primary Care
Pay: $34.00 - $36.50/hr
Full-Time | 9 AM to 5 PM | Red Hook and Astoria

About
Rockwell Health Center is a multi-site outpatient healthcare network with clinics in Red Hook, Brooklyn and Astoria, Queens. We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our primary care operations. You will work closely with our clinical team to coordinate patient care, assist with clinical procedures, and make sure patient needs get timely follow-up. The role combines direct patient care with clinical coordination: you will be based at one clinic and support care coordination for both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) orders and prior authorizations
• Communicate lab results and follow-up instructions to patients, as directed by the treating provider
• Administer vaccines and injections per provider orders and clinic protocols
• Reinforce patient education on chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, as directed by the clinical team
• Assist with medication reconciliation and keep patient medication records accurate
• Prepare patient letters and support clinical documentation in our Electronic Health Record (EHR), eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• Track patient follow-ups and flag outstanding needs to providers
• Room patients, take vital signs, and step in on medical assistant tasks if needed
• Work with providers and clinical staff at both sites to keep patient care and clinic flow on track
• Perform other nursing duties within the LPN scope of practice, as assigned

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and current registration
• At least one year of experience as an LPN
• Able to manage a steady patient flow while keeping follow-ups and documentation current
• Clear, organized communicator with patients, providers, and administrative teams
• Available five days per week, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on-site at our Red Hook or Astoria clinic

Preferred skills

• Experience in primary care, urgent care, or an emergency department
• Spanish proficiency
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Rockwell Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.