Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Stony Brook Children’s Service, UFPC Location: Commack, NY Schedule: Full Time Days / Hours: Work shifts are scheduled within the hours of 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM. 1-2 evening shifts per week (ending at 8:00 PM) and 1-2 Saturdays per month are required. Schedules are communicated in advance to support planning and work-life balance. Pay: $28.62 - $35.74 per hour. Compensation is based on experience, education and market conditions. Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Practice. The position also performs clerical duties, acts as a receptionist, maintains medical records and communicates with all departments. Job Duties & Essential Functions Accurately collects clinical data on patients and demonstrates competency in performing clinical interventions and reports abnormalities to Medical Provider. Triage patient phone calls and troubleshoot medication management issues. Documents nursing observations, interventions, and patient’s response to treatment in patient records. Performs venipuncture/administers shots for collection of blood specimens and facilitates the prompt and accurate processing and distribution of specimens collected. Ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care within the delivery system and facilitates internal and external referrals in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN). Accurately performs and records vital signs, weight and height, point-of-service blood glucose testing, and promptly reports abnormalities to the medical provider or RN on duty. Utilizes appropriate techniques when collecting routine urine specimens and specimens for C/S. Appropriately instructs patients on clean catch specimens. Utilizes appropriate technique in performing venipuncture to obtain blood specimens in accordance with agency procedure. Verbalizes knowledge of and adherence to OSHA standards for blood-borne pathogens when handling blood and body fluids. Maintains standard precautions in the provision of patient care. Maintains and monitors stock inventory in the treatment center and replenishes supplies in exam rooms on a timely basis. Prepares and processes requisitions for routine supplies in accordance with agency procedures. Monitors the integrity of equipment and promptly reports malfunction, missing or damaged equipment to the RN or Office Manager. Demonstrates competency in answering phones, patient registration, making appointments, computer data entry, and retrieval of reports. Copies, prepares records, and stores and maintains appropriate records. Keeps records of all laboratory work sent, files laboratory reports on client record, and prepares and processes Lab/Diagnostic requisitions. Conforms to policies and regulations governing patient rights and confidentiality of information. Adheres to protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Labs, 4. Escort to Provider). Performs all other related duties as assigned by management. Required Education & Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Currently registered in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated competency in performing venipuncture for collection of blood specimens. Preferred Qualifications Three years’ experience in ambulatory care setting required as a LPN. Physical Demands The position requires regular communication with patients, staff and medical providers, constant movement within the office, and the ability to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Additional physical demands may be outlined by management. Equal Employment Opportunity CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected status. Improper interference may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr