Pediatrics LPN

Yale New Haven Health; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under physician supervision at facilities in the New York/Connecticut area. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accuracy in record-keeping via Epic EMR, and collaboration with the care delivery team.

The ideal candidate has an LPN diploma, a valid license in CT or NY (as needed), and strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. CPR is preferred and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and LPN Diploma required.
• 2 years of medical practice experience preferred.
• Current licensure from the State of Connecticut and/or New York (when necessary).
• Ability to assist physicians in minor procedures and strong organizational/communication skills.
• CPR certification preferred; bilingual abilities are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned, including handling patient records.
• Sets up instruments and equipment per department protocol.
• Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

LPN Diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

A Licensed Practical Nurse who gives nursing care to patients and performs additional functions under the supervision of the physician/provider. Conveys a positive image of the practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned
  • 1.1Identifies self to patient/family and irents patient/family to their roles of each member of the care delivery team.
• 2.Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
  • 2.1Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into Epic.
• 3.Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned.
  • 3.1Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• 4.Performs other related organizational duties as assigned.
  • 4.1Maintains patient autonomy, confidentiality and dignity.
• 5.May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma and LPN Diploma Required.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of medical practice experience preferred.

LICENSURE

Current licensure from the State of Connecticut and/or New York (when necessary).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to assist physicians in minor procedures (where applicable). Excellent, organizational, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. EMR experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required. CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

MMR is required. Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required. Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged.