Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics office
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics office
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USD 18 - 25
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Reports to: Practice Manager
Rate of pay: $18.72 - $25.00 per hour
Work schedule: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Weekdays. The day-to-day schedule may vary slightly based on the needs of the Health Center: no evenings no weekends and no major holidays.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to statutory and regulatory requirements regarding certification and quality of health care and agency-approved policies and procedures.
- Interviews patients/families obtains vital signs prepares patients for exams and assists providers with exams and/or treatments.
- Updates and ensures the accuracy of patients electronic medical records.
- Take patient telephone calls to identify emergent and non-emergent appointment criteria.
- Oversees telephone prescriptions and refills to pharmacies.
- Maintains coordination of services with individuals and/or qualified persons.
- Coordinates with vendors to ensure delivery of prescribed equipment as needed.
- Cooperates with providers and personnel to ensure quality programs regular reviews and accurate data collection.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.
- Acts as a team member assuring services are appropriate to meet the needs of each patient.
- Advises supervisor of unmet needs of the health center to help expand services for patients.
- Maintains standard of infection control.
- Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
- Current NYS Licensed Practical Nursing Certification.
- Current BLS Certification
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues.
- Excellent computer skills. Electronic medical record experience preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. lift and support patients with and without help.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
- Regular exposure to infectious diseases blood and airborne pathogens needle sticks hygiene issues and other odors.
- Able to tolerate clinical smells.
- Ability to read digital readouts recognize colors and operate necessary medical equipment.
- Ability to operate mechanical devices used by patients.
- Ability to wear necessary hospital masks gowns gloves and close-toed shoes.
BENEFITS
Cerebral Palsy Association / Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent affordable benefits options. Options include medical dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Term Life/AD&D insurance long-term and short-term disability 401(k) and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off including vacation personal and sick time as well as paid holidays.
Employment Type
Full-Time
