Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Troy/Watervliet (Req 101134)

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center•City of Watervliet, NY

4d•$28 - $34

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Whitney Young Health assists medical providers in delivering high-quality patient care and education, while maintaining efficient patient flow in the medical units. The role helps ensure a safe care environment and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards. The LPN provides care to patients from birth and above, adapts care and communication to age-specific needs, and performs assigned duties under the direct supervision of a medical provider or registered nurse when assisting with triage.

Requirements

Graduate of a registered, approved Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Current New York State LPN registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
One to two years of patient care experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of physician office experience.
Basic computer keyboard knowledge.
Flexibility to adjust to schedule changes.
Training in laboratory or phlebotomy techniques.
Knowledge of managed care requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care, communication, safety precautions, medication knowledge, anticipatory guidance, and information to other caregivers for patients from birth and above.
Review the daily schedule in the EMR and promptly room patients.
Complete assignments in a timely manner, accept additional assignments, and assist with orienting new employees.
Set up and stock exam rooms and offices; prepare patients and rooms for visits; and clean rooms and equipment between patients.
Escort and direct patients to exam rooms and support services.
Assist with triage under the direct supervision of a medical provider or RN, and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
Adjust work priorities and workflow in response to patient conditions and unit workload.
Help patients access eligibility and patient assistance programs in collaboration with the RN Care Coordinator and other team members.
Complete assigned patient paperwork, including prior authorizations and transportation and prescription service forms.
Review the EMR to determine whether health screenings are current.
Maintain required license, registration, and certifications; participate in performance improvement activities; and maintain attendance and punctuality.
Establish workflow priorities to maintain efficient patient flow and demonstrate knowledge of current immunization practices.
Accurately take and record vital signs and collect, record, and obtain patient data.
Recognize and immediately report high-risk situations.
Collect CQI and other required data, maintain accurate patient correspondence, and complete legible charting, referrals, lab forms, and other documentation.
Provide patient care using appropriate technical skills and established protocols, clinical guidelines, and infection-control policies.
Reinforce patient and family teaching and administer medications safely in accordance with relevant policies.
Assist providers as needed, consider patient age and special needs in all care, and keep customers informed of delays.
Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service and communicate HIPAA, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality requirements.
Comply with applicable regulations and accreditation standards, including DHHS HRSA, NYSDOH, Joint Commission, and NCQA-PCMH requirements, and adhere to National Patient Safety Goals.
Complete other duties as assigned.