LPN

Seneca Nation Health System; Irving (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only

16 holidays

Full coverage health/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Vacation and PTO

401K match

Parental and bereavement leave

Job summary

Seneca Nation Health System in Irving, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the direction of staff RNs for patients receiving medical care following established standards.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team to document and update patient records in the EHR, preparing patients for examinations, performing nursing duties within licensure, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current LPN NYS licensure is required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient setting, or tribal health/payer system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with the care team to ensure patient health maintenance requirements are up to date and documented.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists providers with procedures.
• Obtains pertinent clinical data and records in the EHR.
• Monitors patients emotional status and reports to RNs and providers.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable environment and culturally sensitive care for diverse patients.
• Follows policies and participates in trainings and meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Stamina to stand long

Excellent computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse NYS licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Benefits

• Monday - Friday (No weekends and no holidays)
• 16 paid holidays in the calendar year
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance full coverage for individual
• Short term/long term disability options
• Vacation (annual) + PTO (accrued weekly)
• 401K - 5% matching
• Parental, medical, education, bereavement leaves and so much more!

Basic Function

Incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care under direction of staff RNs for patients receiving medical care following established best practices and standards.

General Responsibilities

• Works with the assigned care team to ensure patient health maintenance requirements are accurate, up to date, and documented appropriately. Proactively reviews schedule to meet caseload requirements, keep abreast of updates, and inform case managers and providers of any changes.
• Prepares patients for, and assists providers with, examinations and procedures related to direct patient care. Performs any/all nursing duties (within licensure) required to provide high quality patient care.
• Obtains pertinent clinical data from patients. Records information accurately and in a timely manner into the electronic health record.
• Monitors and observes patients emotional status and comfort level during the visit. Reports information to RNs and providers.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with SNHS standards.
• Provide culturally sensitive care for patients of all ages.
• Responsible to handle appropriately any/all communications necessary for patient care, both incoming and outgoing. Documents all patient contacts according to regulations and policies.
• Generates reports as needed.
• Responsible for all general maintenance, housekeeping, material stocking, and cleaning as needed in order to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace for the delivery of patient care.
• Promotes a cooperative and cohesive workplace environment to maintain high quality services to patients.
• Participates and promotes PCMH guidelines and procedures. Responsible for any/all electronic health record functions and duties required for patient care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, review of current literature, and various workshops as available.
• Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.
• Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
• Follows all department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation policies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The physical stamina to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent computer skills.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse NYS licensure required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required.
• Current CPR/BLS required.
• Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health, preferred.