Licensed Practical Nurse

Sun River Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health provides 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. It 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 full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support their Brentwood, NY site. 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. The LPN will perform job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards, and additional duties or tasks as assigned. Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need, founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York. It has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. The organization fosters a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition, promoting staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities and celebrating dedication through the Planetree Recognition Awards. Their values of respect, integrity and excellence guide interactions with patients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program - Nursing
• Valid New York State LPN License
• CPR Certification
• Infection Control Certification

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.
• Perform the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Commuter and Transit Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• $2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees