Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing•The Bronx, NY

12d•$33 - $33

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a mission-driven non-profit organization operating federally qualified health centers. This role focuses on ensuring healthcare access for all through primary care, behavioral health, and health education services.

Requirements

Certificate from an accredited practical nurse program
Current NY State LPN license and registration
Current BCLS, Infection Control, Child Abuse Certificates
1-2 years in an ambulatory setting preferred
Venipuncture, medication administration, immunizations, basic computer proficiency, including typing
Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.
Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs: Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing.
Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning.
Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments.
Inserts and removes Foley catheters.
Performs EKGs.
Phlebotomy for blood collection.
Insert IV and maintains line.
Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)
Performs patient prep.
Prepares & administers medication and observes patients' response.
Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications.
Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference.
Collects specimens and documents.

Nice To Haves

bilingual Spanish preferred
Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.

Responsibilities

Delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals.
Cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.