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Form of workFull-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
