Licensed Practice Nurse/Medical Practice Nurse - Pediatrics- Queens Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•New York, NY

9d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join Queens Medical Group’s Pediatric team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and play a vital role in delivering specialized care to our pediatrics patients. Under the supervision of a provider and/or clinical supervisors, you will assist with procedures, patient education, and ongoing care management. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative setting and make a difference in patients’ lives. In this role, you will: Observes and records of progress, symptoms, reactions, complaints, interventions in the EMR as appropriate. Reports changes in patients’ condition to provider. May assist the office with answering incoming calls. Gathers appropriate data for providers from patient prior to call hand off. Contacts patients as delegated by provider to advise them of test results and/or relays physician instructions Administers vaccinations and medications per scope and training as delegated by Nurse Coordinator or select healthcare provider Provides direct patient care with scope and as delegated by the nurse coordinator or health care provider, such as phlebotomy, lab collection, catheter-associated urine collection, ear irrigation, vaccine and medication administration, wound care, and suture/staple removal Patient Education: Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventative care. Instructs patients on correct medication self-administration; provides educational materials as needed Performs other job-related duties as required

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Current Licensure and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State
BLS Certification with American Heart Association
Knowledge in Principles of infection control, performance improvements and delegation

Nice To Haves

At least one-year of experience as an LPN
Previous experience in an outpatient setting

Responsibilities

Observes and records of progress, symptoms, reactions, complaints, interventions in the EMR as appropriate. Reports changes in patients’ condition to provider.
May assist the office with answering incoming calls. Gathers appropriate data for providers from patient prior to call hand off.
Contacts patients as delegated by provider to advise them of test results and/or relays physician instructions
Administers vaccinations and medications per scope and training as delegated by Nurse Coordinator or select healthcare provider
Provides direct patient care with scope and as delegated by the nurse coordinator or health care provider, such as phlebotomy, lab collection, catheter-associated urine collection, ear irrigation, vaccine and medication administration, wound care, and suture/staple removal
Patient Education: Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventative care. Instructs patients on correct medication self-administration; provides educational materials as needed
Performs other job-related duties as required