Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care Outpatient (Spring Valley) (Part-Time)
About The Position
$2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Spring Valley, NY site. Position Summary A Licensed Practical Nurse renders nursing care to patients, within unit of the Center or authorized community site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Center. She/he will perform job duties in compliance with systems and job specific stands, and additional duties or tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma/ GED
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 0-1 year
- Minimum Licensure: Valid New York State LPN License
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control Certification
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Education Requirement: Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program - Nursing
- Preferred Work-Related Experience: 2-4 years
Responsibilities
- Interviews and maintains patient’s medical record to include: nursing observation; health history to include past and present use of medication; vital signs; vision/hearing tests; medications and treatments given; Reactions to tests i.e. PPD measurements; laboratory test results, utilizes patient identifiers. (PEAs, PhQ, Pain, Smoke Status, etc.) CDSS and ensure that CVRs are completed as needed.
- Perform in-house labs, collect specimens for out-side labs perform quality control in accordance with organizational protocols.
- Complete and update all assigned tasks & logs.
- Initiates follow-up as necessary (as directed by provider) i.e. encounter, labs, close non-billables, etc.
- Does health teaching as indicated by physician, diagnosis and/or inquires by patient.
- Directs patient to Registered Nurse as necessary.
- Will collect data on patients under supervision of the Registered Nurse or provider.
- May not triage; may not interpret patient clinical data or act independently on such data.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
