Pediatric LPN or RN- Full Time

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP•Hawthorne, NY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

BCHP is seeking a full-time LPN or RN to join its General Pediatrics office in Hawthorne, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. New graduates are welcome, and in-house training is provided. Approximate pay is $30–$35 per hour for an LPN and $35–$40 per hour for an RN, negotiable based on experience. A sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires. The role provides nursing and clinical support in a general pediatrics office. Duties include taking vital signs and measurements, assisting physicians with examinations, preparing exam rooms, administering and documenting medications as directed, conducting tests, triaging calls, maintaining patient records, and following up on diagnostic results. The employee also supports office operations, maintains supplies and equipment, and protects patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Current New York State LPN or RN license.
Computer literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of pediatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
Assist physicians and prepare and stock examination rooms.
Assign patients and physicians to examination rooms.
Prepare daily assignments for medical support staff.
Communicate with front desk staff as necessary.
Provide direct, individualized nursing care, including dressing wounds and incisions as directed by a physician.
Assist physicians during patient examinations.
Prepare, administer, and record medications according to division policy and procedure as directed.
Maintain appropriate supplies of medications, immunizations, and general nursing supplies.
Perform tests, which may include spirometry, EKGs, and urinalysis.
Triage phone calls, answer basic questions, and refer callers to a physician when needed.
Record information concisely, accurately, and completely in patient charts and on forms.
Follow up on diagnostic testing and laboratory results.
Ensure test results are incorporated into patient charts.
Clean and sterilize equipment as necessary.
Call prescriptions in to pharmacies.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations.
Multitask and set priorities appropriately.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.