Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Queens
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Queens
Reports to: Head Nurse
136-26 37th Avenue
Flushing, New York, 11354
United States
Responsibilities :
+ Perform nursing tasks and procedures under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers
+ Perform patient interview, take and record medical history, and prepare patients for provider/nurse visit
+ Perform and record standard vital signs
+ Collect laboratory specimens as ordered
+ Assist provider in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques
+ Execute medical orders from selected authorized health care providers
+ Collaborate with the care team to provide self-management support by counseling patients on medical problems, medication use, diet and disease prevention and health promotion
+ Participate in nursing Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related clinical QI activities
+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies
+ Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport
+ Participate in team problem-solving methods
+ Perform other unit specific duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
+ Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with current license and registration in the State of New York
+ Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required
+ Current NYS Infection Control & Barrier Precaution Training Certificate
+ Prior work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
+ Bilingual in English/Chinese preferred
Compensation and Benefits :
+ Salary: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year
+ Medical insurance
+ Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
+ 403(b) retirement savings plan
+ Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
+ Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
+ Continuing medical education time and allowance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
+ The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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