Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

• Provide quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Deliver safe and effective treatments, procedures, and medication administration adhering to New York State regulations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to achieve patient care goals and organizational standards.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and phlebotomy to support patient health assessments.
• Assist patients with therapeutic equipment and reinforce its proper usage for optimal recovery.
• Maintain accurate patient records including vital signs, specimen collection, and medication responses.
• Work in a structured schedule with flexibility for occasional weekend shifts.
• Contribute to a supportive and professional healthcare environment at the Family Center of Hyde Park.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Administer medications safely and observe patient responses, adhering to organizational policies.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including aerosol treatments and patient respiratory support.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as EKGs and collect blood specimens through phlebotomy.
• Educate patients on therapeutic equipment usage and monitor compliance.
• Document patient care activities, including vital signs, height, weight, and specimen collection.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist in their recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and child abuse prevention standards.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Completion of a practical nurse course and current New York State LPN license required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, medication administration, and immunizations.
• Basic computer skills, including typing, and familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred for effective patient communication.
• Current certifications in BCLS, Infection Control, and Child Abuse Prevention required.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and adapt to patient care needs.