Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Evergreen Health • Buffalo, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. They provide services directly and collaborate with providers as well as outside agencies to ensure a patient centered approach to care.

Requirements

• Current LPN license
• Current BCLS certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a medical practice setting
• Prior phlebotomy experience required
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
• Familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word)
• Familiarity with electronic charting/medical records systems
• Demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity
• Ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in an HIV/AIDS or other infectious disease practice
• Medent (for electronic charting/medical records systems)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with and supports team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care
• Provides outstanding customer service while maintaining a compassionate, positive, and respectful attitude toward people who use drugs
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients under their scope of practice. Prepares patients for provider visits
• Collects and records health information findings of physical and developmental assessments into patient record with timeliness and accuracy
• Responsible for screening all new and returning patients by completing an intake process; documents intake encounters and health history into our EMR system
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests such as injections, urine and oral toxicology’s at the request of the provider

Benefits

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees