Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) - Family Health in Guttenberg, NJ

A health services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Family Health team in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity:
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm or 9:30am to 5:30pm (35 hours/week; 1 hour unpaid lunch)
• Department: Family Health

Responsibilities:
• Screen patients and make the appropriate referral for services required
• Prepare charts for sessions as assigned by Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse and assure that all laboratory work and ancillary reports are entered
• Document all clinical transactions with patient on patient's chart
• Assist the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse with case management activities and document actions taken
• Assist the medical staff with treatment and diagnostic procedures (e.g., urine catheterization, fixes slides for pap smears, hand instruments to Physicians)
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture on Adults and Pediatric patients
• Administer injections (flu shots and immunizations)
• Monitor equipment and supplies for clinic session, assuring adequate quantities are available
• Handle patient care follow ups; document action taken in patient's chart
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Desired Skills:
• Experience working with Adult and Pediatric patients
• Experience in an Ambulatory Outpatient and/or similar setting