Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Queens
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center - Flushing, NY
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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) Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Created: 2024-09-23