LocationFlushing, New York
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Description:Licensed Practical Nurse /Medical Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Queens Medical Group Join Queens Medical Group's
Pediatric team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and play a vital role in delivering specialized care to our pediatrics patients. Under the supervision of a provider and/or clinical supervisors, you will assist with procedures, patient education, and ongoing care management. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative setting and make a difference in patients' lives.
In this role, you will:
- Observes and records of progress, symptoms, reactions, complaints, interventions in the EMR as appropriate. Reports changes in patients' condition to provider.
- May assist the office with answering incoming calls. Gathers appropriate data for providers from patient prior to call hand off.
- Contacts patients as delegated by provider to advise them of test results and/or relays physician instructions
- Administers vaccinations and medications per scope and training as delegated by Nurse Coordinator or select healthcare provider
- Provides direct patient care with scope and as delegated by the nurse coordinator or health care provider, such as phlebotomy, lab collection, catheter-associated urine collection, ear irrigation, vaccine and medication administration, wound care, and suture/staple removal
- Patient Education: Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventative care. Instructs patients on correct medication self-administration; provides educational materials as needed
- Performs other job-related duties as required
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday day shift position (36.25 hours weekly schedule), the hours varied from 8am - 6pm. The role is primarily based at our
Fresh Meadows location. This position may also require travel to additional sites as operational needs arise within the Queens Medical Group locations.
Preferred Criteria:
- At least one-year of experience as an LPN
- Previous experience in an outpatient setting
Required Criteria:
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current Licensure and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State
- BLS Certification with American Heart Association
- Knowledge in Principles of infection control, performance improvements and delegation
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
Salary Range:$37.35-$44.85/Hourly
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