Licensed Practical Nurse at Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Village of Highland Falls, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Screening, Medication Administration, Vaccination, EKG, Infection Control, Patient Triage, Care Team Coordination, Population Management, Quality Improvement, Hearing and Vision Screening

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at our Highland Falls, NY location. RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $28.00-$35.00 per hour WORK LOCATION(S): Highland Falls, NY STATUS: Full-time Schedule: Monday: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday through Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM One Saturday per month 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CORNERSTONE BENEFITS: Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays CORNERSTONE’S MISSION: Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide quality nursing care in the department, as directed by the departmental lead nurse. Description of Duties: Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with CORNERSTONE policies and procedures. Identify potential patient problems, alert the RN or Provider and anticipate orders for intervention. Perform screening procedures according to CORNERSTONE policies. Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed. Participates in CORNERSTONE’s Care Team Model including but not limited to Participates in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy). Leads care team huddles/communication. Directs population management activities for assigned patient panel. Directs and participates in quality improvement activities within the care team and department. Administer medication, treatments and vaccines according to provider orders and scope of practice. Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults. Responsible for carrying out Medical Providers orders for the following actions: EKG’s, Emergency response, medication administration (Oral Medications, vaccinations, prescribed treatments) and other procedures according to Provider orders. Strictly adhere to safe nursing practice including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals, Medication Management and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and incompliance with Joint Commission and OSHA. Refer phone calls and patient triage to Lead Nurse or Physician. Float to other departments and the laboratory as needed. Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care to all patients. Ensure clean and safe patient environment. Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings. Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Successful completion of LPN program from an Accredited School BLS Certification Licenses Required: NYS Education Department Licensed Practical Nurse Travel to alternate sites may be required at times.

Responsibilities

Provide quality nursing care including patient screenings, medication administration, and assisting providers with in-office procedures. Participate in the Care Team Model by leading huddles and managing population health activities for assigned patients.