Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Ellenville, NY

Location: Ellenville, NY
Employment Type: Full-time (union position)
Rate: $29.50/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a non-profit organization that operates a network of federally qualified health centers focused on ensuring access to healthcare for all. The organization offers comprehensive services including primary care, behavioral health, specialty care, and health education and advocacy.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive hourly rate of $29.50.
• Full-time position.
• Valuable experience in a collaborative, supportive federally qualified health center environment.
• Mission-driven non-profit work improving patient outcomes and ensuring healthcare access for all.

Qualifications:

• Certificate of completion from a practical nurse course of study.
• Current New York State LPN license and registration.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Current Infection Control Certificate.
• Current Child Abuse Certificate.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working within an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and administer medications, including immunizations.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills, including typing.
• Demonstrated competency in performing treatments and procedures.
• Proficient in performing EKGs, phlebotomy, IV insertion, and Foley catheter insertion/removal.
• Demonstrated clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse, as a member of a designated care team collaborating with team members to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrate competency in performing treatments and procedures.
• Assist in achieving patients' respiratory needs: aerosol and inhalation treatments; encourage coughing and deep breathing.
• Perform oral and endotracheal suctioning.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and treatments.
• Insert and remove Foley catheters.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform phlebotomy for blood collection.
• Insert IV and maintain the line.
• Assist patients with and reinforce use of therapeutic equipment (e.g., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs).
• Perform patient prep.
• Prepare and administer medication and observe patients' response.
• Demonstrate knowledge of action, dosage, and side effects of medications.
• Safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs, height and weight, and head circumference.
• Collect specimens and document.