Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Clinic

The Department of Ambulatory Care at Jamaica Hospital provides patients with a wide array of primary and specialty care in an outpatient setting. The department operates a main on-campus center and 9 other locations conveniently located throughout Queens and East New York. Our modern fully equipped medical facilities provide a full and comprehensive range of services for children and adults.. We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses with prior outpatient experience preferred (but the department will train) , for immediate full-time day shift opportunities in our Medisys Family Care Center .


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Selected candidates will administer care to patients of all ages, gender, and ailments.


DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Documenting nursing observations, interventions, and patient's responses to treatment
• Performing vital signs, administering medications, performing electrocardiograms, and assisting with scheduling appointments when needed.
• Collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy for lab tests.
• Collecting and performing Point of Care Testing (POCT).
• Reviewing and maintaining vaccine documentation.

• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Graduate of an accredited school for licensed practical nursing.
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience, in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Experience working with pediatric populations preferred.
• Must be available to work alternate weekends.