LPN

hnrecruitment; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver nursing care across pediatrics to elderly patients within ambulatory practices. Under supervision of an RN or MD, the LPN conducts health teaching, screening, and care within scope, maintains documentation, and supports quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires NYS LPN licensure, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification with strong English communication skills. On-site, day shift.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related work experience.
• NYS LPN license required.
• Licensed and registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Basic Life Support.
• Effective English communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal.
• Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval system.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient/family teaching and discharge instructions.
• Set priorities and use good judgment in non-emergent situations.
• Document direct patient care per MMC policies.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment using the autoclave.
• Order and maintain medications and supplies to par level.
• Collect and label specimens and maintain relevant logs.
• Greet patients and prepare exam rooms for visits.

Connaissances

English communication

Data entry

Formation

Highschool Diploma/GED

NYS LPN License

Outils

Autoclave

Description du poste

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:ORL HNS - Adult Practice AdminBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:9 AM-5:30 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$38.99For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .JOB SUMMARY:The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of care to the pediatrics, adolescent, adult and/or elderly patients within their scope of practice. He/She participates in performance improvement, research activities and maintains clinical expertise. The LPN will pre-screen patients prior to their visits, educating patients on telemedicine platform where applicable, assist in scheduling and patient screening and assist in chronic disease and preventative care patient outreach.As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse, or Doctor of Medicine will provide nursing care to patients/clients within assigned practices. Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Doctor of Medicine the Licensed Practical Nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of restorative and supportive care, data collection, monitoring and observation, implementation of treatments, and therapies provided to Ambulatory Care patients throughout the age continuum (infants/geriatrics) that fall within the scope of practice.Essential FunctionsProvide patient/family teaching and discharge instructions to meet learning/ discharge needs as identified by RN.Able to set priorities, problem-solve, and use proper judgment in difficult situations and be flexible in non-emergent situationsProvides and maintains safe environment for patients/families through preventive and interventional measures.Documents direct patient care as per MMC policies and procedures.Participates, practices and promotes continuous quality improvement.Communicates effectively with patients/families and members of the health care team.Responsible and accountable for own practice.Other duties as assigned.* Completes duties as assigned.Sterilize instruments and equipment using the autoclave.* Accuracy in sterilization and documentation as per MMC policy.Order and maintain medications and supplies to par level for site/s. Ensure exam rooms are appropriately, cleaned and stocked each session between patients.* Practice is properly stocked and exam rooms remain clean and stocked with supplies every session and between patients as required.Collect and properly label specimens as per MMC policy. Maintain specimen (blood, biopsy) logbooks and report abnormal results to MD.* Accurate labeling and documentation of specimens required. Zero tolerance for error.Gre e t and direct patients to exam room.* Complete vitals and all other clinical duties directed from provider or RN. Patients triaged and roomed within 10 to 15 minutes of arrival to practicePlease note: This practice may have coverage needs in other offices and requests a flexible start time based on department needsEDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES, AND WORK EXPERIENCE:Highschool Diploma/GED RequiredOne Year of related work experienceNYS LPN License RequiredLicensed and registered as a Practical Nurse in the State of New YorkBasic Life Support.Effective English communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal.Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval system.Additional education required by specialty areas/patient care locations.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.