LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Mhawny; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Health Associates of WNY (MHA) in Buffalo, NY is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team in an on-site pediatric care setting. The LPN will provide high-quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in an office setting.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, care coordination, and collaboration with providers to ensure a healthy future for patients. This position is on-site with no remote options and involves active participation in patient

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in New York.
• Experience in pediatric or adolescent care preferred.
• Excellent patient- and family-facing communication.
• Ability to document care and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including exam/procedure prep, screenings, initial assessments for sick and well visits, patient exams and clinical procedures.
• Efficiently administer medications, immunizations and obtain specimens as ordered by providers.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures (e.g., suturing, obtaining specimen for culture) and conduct catheterizations.
• Administer nebulizer treatment and monitor respiratory status as applicable.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and assist with room preparation and stocking supplies.

Skills

LPN License

Pediatric care

Patient education

Documentation

Job description

Description

We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our Team! The Medical Health Associates of WNY (MHA) is the largest pediatric group practice in Western New York, and the LPNs plays an important role in helping our patients pursue a healthy future, by providing high quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in an office setting. This is an on-site position, not eligible for remote work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interactions with patients, parents, providers, colleagues, and other members of the patient care team in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.
• Provide and assist with direct patient care including exam/procedure prep, screenings, initial assessments (for sick and well visits), patient exams, and clinical procedures.
• Efficiently carries out administration and documentation of medications, immunizations and obtaining specimens as ordered by the providers.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures (such as suturing, obtaining specimen for culture), and conduct catheterizations.
• Administer nebulizer treatment. Obtain respiratory rate, pulse ox, pulmonary functions, and peak flow meter, when applicable.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
• Assist with stocking supplies and cleaning/preparing rooms and equipment.
• Schedule visits which are timely, appropriate, and sensitive to patient needs as clinically indicated and/or as directed by supervisors of the care team.
• Gather patient information by telephone; Prepare and review patient records to meet specifications for triage messages, documentation, and organization.
• Communicate with parents/patients regarding questions arising from visit, follow-up instructions or scheduling of additional testing as directed by supervisors of the care team.
• Provide health education information and health teaching to parents/patients as directed by the provider.
• Accurately communicate to pharmacies any necessary information needed per provider. This may include verbal prescription requests or prior authorizations.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement programs and activities within the practice setting.
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