Licensed Practical Nurse
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. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.
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; bilingual Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.
- 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.
Benefits
- Full-time, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week
- Supportive environment in a mission-driven organization
- Contribute to healthcare access and equity in underserved communities
- Competitive Compensation: $33 per hour
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and negotiable.
- Generous Sign-On Bonus: 0-5 years experience: $5,000 5-10 years experience: $10,000 10+ years experience: $15,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
