Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

• Provide professional nursing services, including administering vaccines, medications, and treatments as ordered by healthcare providers.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and participating in their care plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and venipuncture, ensuring accurate specimen processing.
• Maintain patient flow and assist in busy clinic practices, ensuring timely and efficient care delivery.
• Document patient care and procedures in electronic medical records accurately and promptly.
• Ensure infection control practices are adhered to, including sterilizing instruments and maintaining a clean environment.
• Educate patients on health practices and procedures as directed by healthcare providers.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, attendance, and appearance standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Administer vaccinations, Tuberculin Skin Tests, and other injectables as ordered by healthcare providers.
• Perform EKGs, venipuncture, and specimen processing for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare patients for medical visits, assist in obtaining patient histories, and measure vital signs.
• Document procedures and care provided in electronic medical records accurately.
• Manage specialty referrals, diagnostic imaging orders, and prior authorization requests.
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain infection control practices between patient sessions.
• Educate patients on health practices and procedures as directed by licensed professionals.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; current New York State LPN licensure mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in practical nursing or related healthcare roles.
• Proficiency in administering injections, performing EKGs, and venipuncture procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and ability to sterilize medical instruments effectively.
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining accurate electronic medical records.
• Ability to interpret and apply healthcare guidelines and procedures effectively.
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
• Physical ability to perform healthcare services, including patient transfers and exposure to communicable diseases.