Primary Care LPN (Family Medicine) - Tandym Group : Job Details

A FQHC in New York City is actively seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their Family Medicine team in Manhattan.About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (1 Saturday per month)
• Hours: 8am to 6pm (Mon & Wed); 8am to 5pm (Tues, Thurs & Fri); 8am to 4pm (Sat)
• Call: None
• Patient Population: Medically Underserved
• Patient Volume: 20 to 24 per day
• EMR: eClinicalWorks (ECW)

Responsibilities:The LPN will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' condition
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs
• Monitor inventory of medications and immunizations
• Order medications and immunizations as needed
• Evaluate and monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments
• Educate individuals, families and other groups on topics such as their health conditions, disease prevention, proper medication use, and develop health improvement programs
• Ensure that stock of clinical supplies is maintained
• Provide healthcare, first aid, immunizations and other nursing services
• Enter patient's data into the medical records
• Administer drugs, immunizations, medical devices or other forms of treatment
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• ACLS and CPR certifications
• Outpatient Primary Care background

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an Ambulatory Care, Medical-Surgical, Primary Care, and/or Women's Health
• Experience working with indigent or medically underserved populations
• Bilingual Spanish