LPN

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of care to the pediatrics, adolescent, adult and/or elderly patients within their scope of practice. He/She participates in performance improvement, research activities and maintains clinical expertise. The LPN will pre-screen patients prior to their visits, educating patients on telemedicine platform where applicable, assist in scheduling and patient screening and assist in chronic disease and preventative care patient outreach. 

As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse, or Doctor of Medicine  will provide nursing care to patients/clients within assigned practices. Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Doctor of Medicine the Licensed Practical Nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of restorative and supportive care, data collection, monitoring and observation, implementation of treatments, and therapies provided to Ambulatory Care patients throughout the age continuum (infants/geriatrics) that fall within the scope of practice.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year experience
• NYS LPN License required
• Infection Control Certification 
• Licensed and registered as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Basic Life Support. 
• Effective English communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal.
• Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval system.
• Additional education required by specialty areas/patient care locations. 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Fluency in English and preferably a second language, i.e. Spanish.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and telephone skills, both verbal and written communication skills.

• Customer service oriented attitude/behavior with the ability to relate well to patients, staff and visitors. 

• Maintains physical and emotional capability to perform all work related duties and position responsibilities..

• Ability to work well under pressure and under direct supervision

• Collects data for assessment including but not limited to Vital signs, Height, weight, screening for pain, chief complaint, PHQ2&9. Participates in the plan of care for ambulatory care patients considering age and special needs.

• Observe and reports to the appropriate individual(s) the vital signs, symptoms, mental status and social behavior and general condition of the patients

• Performs Screening procedures:

      Automated clinical information system 
      Computer  literacy 
      Telefax/copy machine 
      Telephone
      Centrifuge
      EKG Machine
      FlUVID
      AED
      Nebulizer machine
      Hearing and Vision machine
      Glucometer
      POCT equipment
      Spirometry machine
      Scale
      HgbA1c machine,
      Oxygen tank
      Blood Pressure
      Autoclave Machine where applicable (Sterilization process and/or 
      Misc. Dermatology Surgical Equipment where applies.
      Allergy Equipment where applicable.

Department: Montefiore Medical Group Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MMG Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 9:30 AM-6 PM Req ID: 217199 Salary Range/Pay Rate:   $32.72 

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