Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing•Ellenville, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, union position within a non-profit organization operating a network of federally qualified health centers. These centers are dedicated to ensuring access to healthcare for all, offering comprehensive services including Primary Care, Behavioral Health, specialty care, and health education and advocacy. This role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

Certificate of completion from a practical nurse course of study.
Current New York State LPN license and registration.
Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
Current Infection Control Certificate.
Current Child Abuse Certificate.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience working within an ambulatory setting preferred.
Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and administer medications including immunizations.
Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing.
Demonstrated competency in performing treatments and procedures.
Proficient in performing EKGs, phlebotomy, IV insertion, and Foley catheter insertion/removal.
Demonstrated clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Collaborate with care team members to achieve goals.
Perform treatments and procedures with demonstrated competency.
Assist patients with respiratory needs, including aerosol and inhalation treatments, and encouraging coughing and deep breathing.
Perform oral and endotracheal suctioning.
Perform therapeutic procedures and treatments.
Insert and remove Foley catheters.
Perform EKGs.
Perform phlebotomy for blood collection.
Insert IVs and maintain the line.
Assist patients with and reinforce the use of therapeutic equipment (e.g., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs).
Perform patient preparation for procedures.
Prepare and administer medications and observe patients' response, demonstrating knowledge of action, dosage, and side effects.
Safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
Obtain and record vital signs, height and weight, and head circumference.
Collect specimens and document findings.