Job Description

A health services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing Pediatric Care team at one of their Brooklyn facilities.

• Screen (walk-in/telephone and schedule appointments) patients and make the appropriate referral for services required
• Perform venipuncture for tests
• Assist the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse with case management activities as assigned and documents actions taken
• Assist the medical staff with treatment and diagnostic procedures
• Monitor equipment and supplies for clinic session, assuring adequate quantities are available
• Perform patient care follow ups, including checking on broken appointments, confirming appointments or tests by telephone, etc.
• Act as a liaison for patients and their families and/or significant others; provide psychological support, as needed
• Appropriately obtain specific visit type information or intake in order to prepare patient adequately for physicians examination (i.e., vision test, urine pregnancy test, glucose monitoring)
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Pediatric experience
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• BLS Certification
• Experience with Venipuncture
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience in an Ambulatory setting
  

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