Nurse LPN II

Who We Are Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not‑for‑profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services. Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment‑free, high‑quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away. What We Offer Growth and development: access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming. Supportive team culture: be part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more. Position Summary Community Healthcare Network is looking for a Full‑Time LPN I who will be a key member of the health care team covering at different centers, providing support to health providers in addressing the health care needs of patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for treating responses to actual or potential health problems through health counseling and the provision of care supportive to life and well‑being. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates with health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients. Administers medication and injections accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative response. Intakes patients and performs venipuncture as necessary. Orders medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed. Checks emergency box monthly and refrigerator temperatures daily. Supervises referrals and follows up on patient medical care, including correspondence. Assists providers with procedures. Confers with physicians/providers when a prescribed medical regimen needs interpretation and/or clarification. Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling. Updates prenatal log book and follows up on abnormal labs as necessary. Maintains nursing competence through participation in continuing professional education and other appropriate learning experience. Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy. Compliance with infection control policies and procedures. Works assigned shifts at locations other than primary assigned work site when necessary as deemed by management and in accordance with CHN policy. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience At least high school diploma or GED. Current New York State license to practice as an LPN. Current CPR certificate or plan to attend a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide judgment‑free, high‑quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Healthcare Network