Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time
COVID vaccine will be required unless medical / religious exemption. Seeking a Full time LPN for a busy Pediatric Office in Pomona, NY
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes patients vital signs, height and weight
- Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms
- Assigns patients and physicians to exam rooms
- Prepares daily assignment for medical support staff
- Communicates with front desk staff as necessary
- Provides direct and individualized nursing care, dressing wounds and incisions as directed by physician
- Assists physicians during patient exam
- Prepares, administers and records medications and vaccines in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed
- Maintains appropriate supply of medications, immunizations and general nursing supplies
- Performs various testing which may include but not limited to ? spirometry, EKG, urinalysis
- Triage phone calls answering basic questions and referring to physician when need arises.
- Records information concisely, accurately and completely in patient charts and/or on forms, etc
- Follow- up on diagnostic testing/lab results
- Ensure that test results are incorporated in patient chart
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment as necessary, calls prescriptions in to pharmacies
- Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient?s records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly
Applicant must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal skills. Current LPN license is required. A minimum of 1 year Pediatric experience is preferred.