Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY
•$0 - $51,340•Onsite
About The Position
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 (Medent preferred)
- 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
- Experience in an HIV/AIDS or other infectious disease practice
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 by taking vital signs, history and assessing risk factors
- Collects and records health information findings of physical and developmental assessments into patient record with timeliness and accuracy; accesses and retrieves medical records via HEALTHeLINK™
- Responsible for screening all new and returning patients by completing an intake process; comprehensively 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
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost
- Paid Time Off package (4 weeks in the first year)
- 403b with a generous company match
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
