Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

Overview:  Founded in 1972, The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof. Each year over 11,000 young people from all five New York City boroughs come to The Door for primary health care, reproductive care, health education, dental services, eye care services, mental health counseling, legal services, supportive housing, GED, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career & education services, job placement, daily meals, cultural arts and services.   

Position Overview:  

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for assisting the Associate Medical Director and health center providers with various clinical functions in the Adolescent Health Center. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assist with clinical functions of the Adolescent Health Center, to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to patients.  
• Assist with inventory control and ordering medical supplies, medications, devices, and equipment.  
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and inspections.  
• Coordinate the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.   
• Assisting providers with patient forms including work, school, sports physicals, and USCIS forms.  
• Administer medication(s) and vaccinations based on written order(s) from licensed clinical providers.    
• Facilitate the referral process including coordination of incoming and outgoing referrals, record retrieval, and appropriate follow-up.  
• Assist with follow-up notification to patients of abnormal lab results, and reporting requirements to NYC DOHMH.    
• Participates in patient-centered medical home care team collaboration, including team huddles. 
• Assisting providers with rooming patients, patient intake, taking vitals, and discharge planning. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.    

Qualifications:  

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program. 
• Current, unrestricted NYS License as an LPN 
• One year experience working in a community health center, or outpatient setting.    
• Venipuncture skills a required 
• Proficiency in working in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment. 
• Resourceful problem solver with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects. 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong PC skills, including skilled in Electronic Health Records, preferably eClinicalWorks, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.  
• Bilingual English / Spanish or French strongly preferred 

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 35 hours a week, some evening hours may be required

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.